In This Issue:
• Project Spotlight: Chester Zoo
• Industry Insights
• Safety Corner
Project Spotlight: Chester Zoo Reserve Car Park
Chester Zoo, Chester
Client: North of England Zoological Society
Completion Date: 11th July 2025
This month we completed our works on the brand-new Reserve Car Park at Chester Zoo. Jennings were engaged by the North of England Zoological Society at Chester Zoo to construct and provide a new overnight parking facility for a new Reserve Project. This will allow people to spend the night in a luxury overnight lodge and have unique wildlife experiences alongside expert conservationists.
Jennings were honoured to be invited along to help create a part of this project, the first time we’ve had the pleasure of working alongside N.E.Z.S, and we look forward to being on site together again.
The works included Earthworks, Drainage, Ducting, Kerbing, Surfacing and Landscaping, creating a nice fresh space ready to welcome visitors this summer.
Industry Insights: The Rise of Sustainable Infrastructure: The Visual Impact Provision Project
National Grid have planned a £35 billion upgrade across England & Wales, supported by Ofgem, which will enhance the capacity for renewables and industrial electrification – benefiting infrastructure in North Wales.
Snowdonia was identified by an independent landscape study as having landscape impacts of very high importance. This is a complex and dramatic landscape which provides a transition between the popular tourist coastline of the Snowdonia National Park and the adjacent upland areas.
The existing overhead line conflicts with the character of the landscape, forming a highly visible intrusive feature which has a significant impact on the landscape surrounding it.
Jennings was selected to work alongside Hochtief as part of this massive upgrade project, and so far, Jennings have excavated over 7,000m3 of earth to a depth of 13m deep for the TBM launch pit at Garth, (pictured above). And removed 120,000t of rock and soil arisings from the 3km long Garth tunnel and the 60m deep Cilfor reception shaft. An added environmental bonus is that the material taken away will be used as recycled aggregate products and restoration material.
Safety Corner
WORKING SAFELY IN THE HEAT
The summer is definitely here, but with it is the increase in temperature. Which can increase the risk of heat-related illnesses. Site heat safety is critical to keeping everyone healthy and productive.
Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can lead to:
Heat Exhaustion: Heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea.
Heat Stroke No sweating, confusion, high body temperature.
Which is why we’re doing everything we can to ensure our staff have first aid training which helps spot signs of heat-related illness, and all our workers have regular hydration and rest breaks in the cool and the shade.
Tips & Reminders:
- Hydrate Frequently
Drink water every 15 – 20 minutes, even if you’re not thirsty. Avoid caffeine and energy drinks. - Dress for the Weather
Wear lightweight, light-coloured, and loose-fitting clothing. Use a wide-brimmed hat and UV-rated sunglasses where appropriate. - Take Breaks in the Shade
Set up rest areas out of direct sun. Use tents, tarps, or vehicles with A/C for cool-down breaks