The main bridge
Work is continuing on the trestle bridge across the river, which should be completed in the spring. Construction of the exterior of the south cofferdam is nearing completion and we are now starting to stockpile sand ready for the infilling work to begin the in the New Year. Read more →
Mersey Gateway volunteering just the job for Karen and Yvonne
Best friends Yvonne Meakin and Karen Nicholson both secured jobs with Merseylink after volunteering on the Mersey Gateway Project.
Two best friends from Runcorn have secured new jobs with Merseylink as the construction consortium expands its team.
Karen Nicholson and Yvonne Meakin, both from Runcorn, secured full-time jobs on the Mersey Gateway Project – just weeks after taking part in the new bridge construction consortium’s volunteer programme.
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 →
Merseylink helps organise community Christmas parties for residents
The Merseylink project and its staff have donated £1000 to the West Bank Community Centre to help with costs towards two Christmas parties for children and senior citizens.
The first Christmas party was held on December 10, for 25 local children who attend day care at West Bank Community Centre, in Widnes.
Oliver Timmiss (1), meets Father Christmas at the West Bank Community Centre, Widnes
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 →