The site was predominantly covered in dense vegetation and contained various constraints such as two locally listed buildings, a concrete-covered reservoir, and a series of adits associated with the former pumping station building.

CampbellReith collaborated with The Environment Partnership, Prime Transport, and The Vinden Partnership, who provided support services related to masterplanning, transportation, and cost consulting respectively.

The Team reviewed various documentation to advise Homes England on potential information gaps that could risk the project not receiving outline planning from Coventry City Council. A report was produced to collate the key findings and recommendations of the peer assessment, which allowed Homes England to amend the planning documents accordingly.

Following this initial assessment, the Team engaged in discussions with statutory consultees such as Coventry City Council, the Environment Agency, and Severn Trent Water to achieve approval in principle for the proposed development. Additionally, pre-application responses from the Planning Authority were reviewed, and assistance was provided to Homes England in addressing any initial concerns with the proposed site masterplan.

The Former Whitley Pumping Station, constructed in the late 1800s, was taken out of supply in 1998. CampbellReith developed a works contract to demolish the reservoir and decommission the 42m deep well, the underlying 33m deep borehole, and the 270m long adit system extending from the well at 18m below the existing ground level.

CampbellReith managed all stages of the work contract, including preparation of specifications, assessing tenders, drafting contract documents (NEC3 Engineering Construction Contract Option A), contractor appointment, contract administration, and provision of CDM services, fulfilling the role of Principal Designer.

The works included intrusive ground investigation to locate the adit system, filling the adit system and borehole with a grout slurry, and infilling the well.