Danaher & Walsh Secures Public Realm Enhancement Project in Waltham Cross

Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering have been awarded an £8 million contract to deliver the latest phase of public realm improvements in the historic Market Town of Waltham Cross.

Waltham Cross, located on the southern edge of Hertfordshire in the Borough of Broxbourne, near junction 25 of the M25, is known for its historical Eleanor Cross monument and its vibrant street market held in the High Street on Wednesdays and Fridays. The current pedestrian zone was originally implemented over 30 years ago, with the southern section recently refreshed by our team in 2019—a project that has been highly praised for its quality and impact.

The newly awarded scheme, secured through Procure Partnerships Framework, will focus on three distinct areas:

High Street Paving Upgrade

Danaher & Walsh will upgrade the paving on the High Street, which will allow for the reintroduction of a single lane of carriageway, enhancing both accessibility and functionality of this key area.

Stanhope Way/Monarchs Way Junction Remodelling

This will involve the remodelling of the junction, including the installation of two new pedestrian crossing points and the infilling of the existing subway. These improvements will enhance pedestrian safety and traffic flow and reduce anti-social behaviour.

Eleanor Cross Road Enhancements

Danaher & Walsh will be carrying out new paving and surfacing works on Eleanor Cross Road, further contributing to the overall aesthetic and practical upgrade of the town.

Sean McCallion, Operations Director at Danaher & Walsh announced the award:

“Danaher and Walsh have just received our Notice to Proceed into Project delivery and are mobilising for the start on site date of 2/09/24. We are a family-owned firm and will look to live by our family values of looking after our people and those who we work with, demonstrate personal integrity throughout and ensure a quality product is delivered. We will go the extra mile to ensure we serve the local community in the Waltham Cross town centre throughout the Construction phase, keeping all stakeholders, business owners and road users informed as we progress.”

Councillor Mark Mills-Bishop. Leader of Broxbourne Council said:

“We are delighted to be working with Danaher & Walsh on this important regeneration project. The new look High Street will transform Waltham Cross town centre into a place where people want to live, visit and do business. The plans have been carefully designed, taking into account feedback from the public, and I truly believe that the new modern look and feel will enhance the visitor and business landscape in the town.”

The project is due to commence in September 2024 and is expected to take a year to complete.

Artist’s impression provided by Borough of Broxbourne.