Kier Group has awarded ESG a £250,000 contract to provide vital materials testing for the A30 road improvements project in Cornwall.

It is understood the company will also provide specialist chemistry testing services to ensure all construction materials meet specifications.

Kier is working in partnership with ESG to dual a section of the A30 carriageway between Temple and Higher Carblake.


Works involve developing three bridges located at strategic positions along the route as well as building three new 'grade separated' junctions.

Jim Murphy, MD, Infrastructure Services, ESG said: "More than 100 major development schemes are due to begin on England's roads over the next five years. Reducing turnaround times is a key demand in the sector and is essential for completing projects on schedule.

"The ability to operate an in situ laboratory allows ESG to rapidly deliver a broad range of materials testing services for Kier without leaving the site."

[Pictured: Jim Murphy, MD of Infrastructure Services at ESG]

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