Civil engineering contractor Spencer Group has completed the foundations for two new Brexit border checkpoints, as it races to build the structures before 1 July when they must be operational.
Hull-based Spencer Group is building the border control posts at the ports of Hull and Immingham for Associated British Ports (ABP).
The checkpoints will be used to carry out checks on plants, plant products and animal products imported from the EU as part of new border control checks following Brexit.
Spencer Group was awarded the contract on 28 December 2020 and has been working every day since in order to deliver the project on time.
Following the completion of the foundations, steel structures are currently being erected and a modular building for border control officers at Immingham is already in place.
Andy Beach, operations director for Spencer Group, said: “You can really see the project taking shape now.
“We’ve maintained our progress and momentum and achieved the first significant milestone, which was the completion of the foundations, ahead of programme.
“It has been an incredible effort by all involved and has only been possible by such close and effective collaboration between ourselves and ABP. We are working together as one project team.
“There’s still a lot to do, but it’s going very well.”
The project covers the construction of a 4.1 acre (1.7ha) facility at the Port of Hull, with a total floor space of 33,584 sq ft (3,120 sq m), and a 5.3 acre facility at Immingham, with a total floor space of 40,957 sq ft (3,805 sq m).
