Dalton Park

Rainton Construction was a proud subcontractor for works in the second development phase of Dalton Park, a major retail centre near Murton in Durham.

We provided civil engineering services to improve the highway infrastructure to support its expansion. Our in-house team carried out road planing and surfacing using materials provided by Tynedale Roadstone.

Scope of Works

• Road Network Development:
  • Remove existing roundabout and access roads.
  • New junction construction off the A19.
  • Full carriageway construction with sub-base, base course, and hot-rolled asphalt finish.
  • Installation of kerbs, paving, and traffic islands.
  • Implement improved road infrastructure with new traffic signals and street lighting layouts.
• Drainage and Utilities:
  • Installation of a new 150mm – 1050mm diameter drainage system spanning over 5,075 linear meters.
  • Construction of two water attenuation systems comprising 950m3 and 450m3 crated tanks.
  • Installation of service ducting for new traffic lights and street lighting.
  • Effective management of service diversions for utilities.
• Car Park Construction:
  • Construction of a new 14,000m2 car park with full-depth construction, drainage system, road marking, and demarcation, providing space for up to 1,500 vehicles.
  • Hard landscaping of the retail park, car park, and live public realm area.
• Building Foundations:
  • Pilecropping for structural support.
  • Reinforced concrete (RC) foundations and pile caps.
  • RC service yard, including dock levellers and ramp of wing walls.
  • Ground floor and upper floor RC slabs.

The project team successfully obtained approval for Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TTRO) and managed diversion routes in collaboration with Highways England and Durham County Council. They effectively managed service diversions for utilities such as British Telecom, Virgin Media, and high- and low-voltage cables. Ground scanning, trial holes, and hand excavation techniques were used to prevent service strikes in the area, ensuring compliance with regulations.

All Phase 2 buildings were handed over on schedule. We are proud to have helped create a thriving destination for shoppers, offering a wider variety of retail and leisure options, improved accessibility, and a more efficient road network.