Construction work has continued on four sites across Hull – Paragon Interchange, Ferensway, Prospect Street and the Maritime Museum – as workers maintain two-metre rules
Construction work to improve Hull’s public realm continues on four sites with contractors and workers following the government and Public Health England guidance.
Contractors are continuing construction work at four sites in small groups with workers maintaining two-metre distances between each other, in line with social distancing guidance.
The sites currently being worked on are the Paragon Interchange, Ferensway, Prospect Street and the Maritime Museum.
Improvements to the entrance of the Maritime Museum are part of the Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project.
Hull contractor Ashcourt Group is carrying out this £2.3m phase of the public realm works. As originally planned, the work is due to be completed by September.
Workers have been supplied with face masks and their temperature has been taken each morning when they arrive at the site. They are also travelling to work separately to ensure social distancing.
These measures will stay in place until government advice changes.
Health is a number one priority
Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for regeneration and economic investment, said: “Coronavirus has obviously created challenges for authorities all over the country.
“Our number one priority has always been, and will always be, the health of residents and workers.
“We have endeavoured to, where safe and within government guidelines, to continue with projects and investments that will benefit the future of our city and allow us to continue to develop and thrive once restrictions and measures have been lifted.”
