Engineer breaks ground on park authority base

A structural and civil engineering firm has started work on a £3.3 million countryside project.

Dudleys Consulting Engineers has broken ground on a new North York Moors National Park Authority headquarters and rangers’ depot.

Based in Helmsley, officials say the venture will create a “more efficient base for the team serving local communities”.

Work is expected to be completed next year.

Designed by Bowman Riley Architects, with foundation works overseen by main contractor OGL Construction, Leeds-based Dudleys Consulting Engineers says the building will feature open-plan workstations, meeting rooms, breakout areas and a large committee room.

Paul Brownlow, Dudleys Consulting Engineers’ director, said: “We are pleased to see work begin for this important project, which has taken several years to reach this stage.

“The structure will use around 55 tonnes of hot-rolled steelwork to support a first-floor composite concrete deck, founded on traditional pad and strip foundations bearing on shallow natural ground.

“Locally-sourced Witton Fell sandstone will be used for the external façade, providing a modern building with traditional stone elevations in keeping with the locality.”

Founded more than 17 years ago, Dudleys Consulting Engineers’ clients include Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate, Leeds Bradford Airport and Leeds United Football Club.

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