Halton charity replants trees in peace garden
Trees, removed from an area of Runcorn as part of the preparation work for the Mersey Gateway Project, are being reused by a local charity.
(L-R) Kelly Waring and Terri Kearney from Nightstop Communities North West replanted trees in St Paul’s peace garden with help from Merseylink’s Mark Welsby
Homeless charity, Nightstop Communities Northwest, has replanted approximately 20 young trees, which were removed from the Hallwood Park area of Runcorn as part of essential clearance work for the bridge project. Read more →
New leadership role for Richard Walker with Merseylink team
Merseylink has appointed a new project director to lead construction of the iconic Mersey Gateway Project.
Richard Walker has joined Merseylink as project director of the Mersey Gateway Project
Richard Walker is taking charge of construction of the Mersey Gateway bridge project – one of the largest infrastructure schemes currently underway in the UK. Read more →
Residents up-skill for construction jobs
A special training course developed between Merseylink, Riverside College and Halton Employment Partnership is helping local residents gain the knowledge and practical skills required for a career in construction.
Trainees on Merseylink’s pre-employment course in the construction centre at Riverside College. Photo courtesy of Riverside College.
Nine local people have completed the general construction operative training scheme, one of a series of pre-employment courses developed by Merseylink. Read more →