Contractor starts work on major Teesworks site

ZTL Contracting has commenced work on the second phase of a huge watercourse which will serve a major Teesworks site and create a home for aquatic life.The first phase of the 1.9km South Bank Watercourse is now complete, and the second phase will initially help manage the large volumes of water draining from the 90-acre SeAH Wind Ltd turbine monopile manufacturing facility.An intertidal salt marsh habitat will become part of the project in the third phase of the scheme.ZTL Contracting, which is based in Middlesbrough and Wakefield and is part of the Applebridge Family, previously won work on the Teesworks site – creating a huge 150,000-tonne platform for the South Bank Quay project for GRAHAM.Martin Corney, chief executive of Teesworks, said: “As we have for many months, we’re really seeing progress on projects taking shape across the Teesworks site – with the South Bank Quay build nearing completion, and remediation of land continuing at pace.”It’s always a great pleasure for us to have local contractors working at Teesworks – and ZTL and the Applebridge Family are no exception. This watercourse is important for keeping water moving through to the Tees, and I’m pleased to see Teesside firms taking on the job.”Wayne Morris, commercial director at ZTL Contracting, added: “Being part of this monumental project at Teesworks is a source of immense pride for ZTL Contracting and the Applebridge Family. We are committed to contributing our local expertise in creating a sustainable infrastructure that not only benefits the Teesworks site but also supports the growth of the local community.”It’s an honour to be entrusted with the responsibility of the installation of this vital watercourse, ensuring the efficient water management of the wider Teesworks scheme for years to come.”