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Kilkern delivers key access works at flagship energy project
Kilkern has completed critical culvert and bridging works at the Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant (LSEP) project in Cheshire to strengthen a key access to the energy-from-waste facility as… Read More »
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Kilkern and VAC UK join forces for A627(M) upgrade
The Kilkern civil engineering and highways infrastructure team is making excellent progress with drainage improvements on the A627(M) at Chadderton Heights near Oldham. Kilkern has been brought in… Read More »
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Kilkern delivers M6 drainage improvements at Kendal
Kilkern, working alongside Octavius, has successfully completed a critical motorway drainage and infrastructure upgrade at the M6 Junction 36 Kendal interchange. Delivered on behalf of National Highways, the… Read More »
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Supporting Incredible Edible Knowsley
A big thank you to Kilkern‘s Dean Quinn, Josh Riley and John Cunnane who volunteered for Incredible Edible Knowsley’s Community Action Day. The Liverpool-based charity takes a holistic… Read More »
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Hardstanding and access roads progress at Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant
Kilkern is continuing to make strong progress on the hardstanding and access road package at the Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant (LSEP) near Northwich, supporting the delivery of one… Read More »
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M60 Audenshaw drainage remediation and upgrade
Kilkern is helping to improve resilience on one of Greater Manchester’s busiest motorway routes – the M60 at Audenshaw – with a programme of essential drainage upgrades. The… Read More »
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Impressive new car park upgrade for University of Salford completes
The development of a new modular car park at the University of Salford has been completed greatly relieving parking pressure for students and staff. Kilkern carried out the… Read More »
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Kilkern completes highways infrastructure works on A1 Wentbridge Viaduct scheme
Kilkern has completed its works on the A1 Wentbridge Viaduct improvement scheme, delivered for main contractor Octavius Infrastructure on behalf of National Highways. The civil engineering and highways… Read More »
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Successful installation of attenuation tank provides flood protection at LSEP
Kilkern has completed the installation of a 310,000-litre attenuation tank at the Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant Ltd (LSEP), to mark an important step in the delivery of the… Read More »
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Kilkern awarded Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant water mains pipeworks and connections
Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant (LSEP) has awarded civil engineering and infrastructure specialist Kilkern the contract to install both the foul and potable mains water connections for the project… Read More »
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Newsletter: Issue 3
Read the latest updates from Kilkern and VAC UK in our latest issue. Download Issue 3.
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Kilkern paving the way for highway safety improvements on M60
The team is making great progress on one of its latest projects with Octavius, delivering works to facilitate the installation of a new concrete Delta Bloc safety barrier… Read More »
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Octavius appoints Kilkern for innovative University of Salford parking scheme
Kilkern has been brought in by one of the UK’s leading transport hubs specialists to support a major car park upgrade at the University of Salford. Principal contractor… Read More »
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Fantastic recognition from long-term partner
Kilkern has been been recognised by Winvic for its outstanding ongoing commitment to health and safety. The multidisciplinary, construction and civil engineering main contractor has awarded Kilkern its… Read More »
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Kilkern completes sinkhole repairs in Partington
Kilkern has brought relief to motorists with the completion of vital repair works on Covershaw Lane in Partington, following the collapse of the road surface caused by a… Read More »
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Kilkern doubles up on motorway drainage maintenance at flood-prone locations
Kilkern has scored a dual success with its appointment to drainage maintenance and upgrade programmes on the M57 and the M60. Working to primary contractor M Group, Kilkern… Read More »
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Bridging the years – Kilkern collaborates on new exhibit at Royal Engineers Museum
The Kilkern team was proud to collaborate with Winvic in a very special endeavour to mark VE Day – the installation of a Second World War Bailey bridge… Read More »
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Kilkern successfully concludes Lincolnshire pathway upgrades
Kilkern’s infrastructure and highways specialists have completed a total upgrade of footpaths alongside an important Grantham thoroughfare. Dysart Road is an east-west corridor running through a residential area… Read More »
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Kilkern secures initial WIRS accreditation
Kilkern has taken a strategic step forward following successful assessment in its targeted categories under the Water Industry Registration Scheme (WIRS). WIRS is operated by the LRQA (Lloyd’s… Read More »
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Successful completion of M53 safety barriers upgrade
Outstanding work from the team on the M53 south of Ellesmere Port and the M53/M56 Stoak interchange. Kilkern has been working with COLAS and Winvic Construction Ltd on… Read More »
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Kilkern team back Christmas fundraiser for Cash for Kids
Kilkern is proud to be supporting a fantastic mission to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. After colleagues at Galliford Try Local… Read More »
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Kilkern civil engineering and VAC UK vacuum excavation working side-by-side to drive forward Lincolnshire highway improvements
Kilkern‘s civil engineers have been working with VAC UK‘s vacuum excavation specialists on the £2 million Newland highway improvements project in Lincoln. The scheme, to rebuild the carriageway… Read More »
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Kilkern and VAC UK double-header on M62
Kilkern’s is working with colleagues from VAC UK on the M62 near St Helen’s as part of National Highways repair and improvement programme. The team has been working… Read More »
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Supporting vulnerable communities with National Highways
Kilkern was delighted to be able to support National Highways’ initiative to provide more than 1,000 personal care items to some of the most vulnerable communities in West… Read More »
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Kilkern wins place on £16M Stoke Highways Framework
Kilkern has achieved a triple success with appointment to three lots within Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s new £16M Highways Framework. The Manchester-based civil engineering, highways infrastructure and utilities specialist,… Read More »
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Kilkern secures Lostock Energy-from-Waste underground services package
Kilkern has been appointed to carry out the installation of all underground services at the high profile Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant (LSEP) project in Cheshire. LSEP, a joint… Read More »
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MP opens new depot following sustained civil engineering and vac ex growth
Following substantial growth over the last few years, civil engineering and vac ex specialist Kilkern/VAC UK has relocated to a new location at Kearsley in northwest Manchester. The… Read More »
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Sponsorship recipients win final
Massive congratulations to Blackwood RFC, one of Kilkern/VAC UK’s flagship sponsorship recipients, who won the Colin Tuckwell Bowl against Rhymney RFC. The South Wales club’s 1st XV, completed… Read More »
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Kilkern secures top-level Constructionline status
Kilkern’s supply-chain management has had a resounding thumbs-up following its most recent Constructionline review. The civil engineering and highways infrastructure specialist has been awarded Platinum status after its… Read More »
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Kilkern makes excellent progress to deliver Phase 2 sea defences compound
Civil engineering and highways specialist Kilkern has completed works on the Rossall Point Compound ahead of the start of the second phase of the Wyre Beach Management Scheme… Read More »
