Work is halted on new council HQ at Vaux site
works, then we will not do it.
“And even if there are sufficient numbers and types of people to undertake works safely,butthiscannotbedone incompliancewithPHEguidance, then the works will not be done.”
The statement adds that when Bowmer + Kirkland sites do remain open, the contractorwillliaisewithsubcontractors and suppliers to “monitor the flow of labour and materials.”
If a case of COVID-19 is confirmed on any site, a full cleaningregimewilltakeplace leavingaffectedareasisolated for 72 hours followed by further cleaning and the safe removal of waste.
Sunderland City Council have confirmed works on the new city hall and Riverside Sunderland have been suspended until further notice.
Subjecttosocialdistancing guidance, works are expected to continue where possible on the Sunderland Strategic Transport Corridor, which is now in its third phase.
This includes works to create a new section of dual carriageway from Pallion,underneaththeQueen Alexandra Bridge, into Deptford and onto St Mary’s Boulevard.
Leader of Sunderland City Council, Coun Graeme Miller, said: “In line with Government and public health advice,includingguidanceon safer working, the city council, businesses and residents across the city are practising social distancing. The safety and wellbeing of people is the absolute priority.”
Works have also been suspended at the private STACK leisure development in Seaburn – a shipping container village which will eventually comprise 51 containers with a mix of food traders and retail.
Neill Winch, CEO of The Danieli Group, who own STACK, said: “Following the latest Government advice and to ensure the health and safety of our people, we have taken the decision to suspend all construction work on the STACK Seaburn site.”