The Basildon Blog

Friday, 17 July 2009

Week 1 - Project Start

On Monday 13th July the project contractors, Ward & Co. arrived on site and began to build their compound near to the mansion.Power Electrics lorry delivering the large generator within a container to the compound at Basildon Park
Power Electrics delivered a large generator on Day 1 of the project.

One of three large containers being delivered outside the mansion, to be used as a work site office space The large container being transfered from the lorry to the compound space by hiab (lorry crane) The second container being put in place - Only a portable toilet is left on the truck to be unloaded.
On Tuesday delivery was taken of the temporary office and staff-room for Ward & Co. which are to be located in the compound.


Next week, starting 20th July, the scaffolding design will be complete and the building of the scaffold around the house will begin.

So far this week the stonework exhibition has proven popular with our visitors who are interested to learn more - By far the most popular part of the exhibition is the "Build Your Own Palladian Mansion" model with both adults and children enjoying the task!











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