Enabling growth and connectivity for Carlisle’s future

THE ASPIRATION
Delivering vital infrastructure for Carlisle’s future

Cumberland Council’s Carlisle Southern Link Road will create a crucial east-west connection between Junction 42 of the M6 and the A595. Spanning 8km, it will reduce congestion, improve transport resilience and support the development of St Cuthbert’s Garden Village, a 10,000-home community. The project involves complex land agreements, multiple stakeholders and strict environmental requirements, demanding expert coordination and management to ensure successful delivery.

OUR RESPONSE
Expert Project Management and Planning

We have provided NEC4 Project Management and continue to provide Planning and Land Management services embedded as part of the client’s team. Our structured approach ensures robust contract and schedule management under NEC4, fostering collaboration between Cumberland Council and the contractor Galliford Try.

With a complex programme and multiple dependencies, we are closely working with the contractor’s team to manage schedules, track progress and assess the time impacts of compensation events. Our Land Project Manager plays a pivotal role in communication and collaboration with adjacent landowners, land agents, local businesses and the wider community, ensuring potential boundary and access issues are addressed in a proactive and timely manner, minimising disruption to construction.

As the project progresses, we continue to provide strategic oversight, addressing challenges and keeping the Carlisle Southern Link Road on track for completion.

THE RESULT
Driving progress

Our structured NEC contract management and planning keeps this major project on schedule. Through collaboration, we are managing NEC Clause 32 programme acceptance, ensuring alignment with NEC principles. Our solution-driven approach to land and legal matters balances client goals with landowner needs, supporting project success and maintaining the client’s professional, community-focused reputation.

THE LASTING IMPACT
Laying the foundations for Carlisle’s growth

The Carlisle Southern Link Road will strengthen transport links, reduce congestion and unlock a major housing development. Our expertise in project and land management has been key to keeping this ambitious project on track, ensuring maximum value for Carlisle and the wider region.

Find out more about our Project Management services at Ridge.