en.Wedoany.com Reported - The City of Lincoln Council has selected GRAHAM, a leading UK contractor, to design and build the next phase of the flagship Charterholme development.
Spanning approximately 240 hectares, the project plans to deliver up to 3,200 new homes, along with a community center and a primary school, with land reserved for commercial, employment, and leisure uses, complemented by extensive green infrastructure.
The project will create a series of new route networks, including dedicated cycle lanes and pedestrian facilities, to promote sustainable travel and enhance the overall resilience of Lincoln's transport system. A proposed "spine route" running through the site will be a core element of the transport strategy.
Delivered jointly by the City of Lincoln Council, the principal landowner, and Lindum Western Growth Community Ltd, the development is regarded as one of the city's most significant growth opportunities, aiming to create a sustainable and well-connected community.
GRAHAM secured this commission based on its early completion of the Tritton Road Gateway and Railway Bridge infrastructure works in December 2025.
Throughout 2026, GRAHAM will progress detailed design. Main construction works are expected to begin in 2027, subject to planning and other statutory approvals, as well as final budget authorization.
This phase includes a new link road connecting the Phase 1a western access from Skellingthorpe Road (completed in 2024) and the Phase 1b eastern access from Tritton Road (completed in December 2025). The work package also encompasses street lighting, drainage, landscaping, new utility infrastructure, and infilling of nearby plots to prepare for housebuilding.
Archaeological investigations across the entire site are planned for this summer and autumn as part of preparatory works ahead of the main construction.
Alastair Lewis, Contracts Director at GRAHAM, said being appointed to support the next phase of the Charterholme project is a strong endorsement of the progress the team has already made and its long-standing relationship with the project team. The development will address a range of local needs, from providing much-needed housing to alleviating traffic congestion in Lincoln, while delivering a significant economic boost to the region.
Councillor Naomi Tweddle, Leader of the City of Lincoln Council, said this development will play a huge role in Lincoln's future and it is essential to maintain momentum. Charterholme will help provide the homes the city needs while creating well-planned, sustainable new neighborhoods with green spaces, transport links, and amenities for residents.
Councillor Joshua Wells, Portfolio Holder for Inclusive Economic Growth at the City of Lincoln Council, said Charterholme is one of the biggest opportunities to shape Lincoln's future growth, and the appointment of GRAHAM marks a major step forward. GRAHAM has delivered the Tritton Road Gateway and bridge works to a high standard, providing confidence in continuing the partnership for the next phase. Beyond new homes, this development will bring infrastructure, investment, and better connections across the city.
Maria Clayton, Capital Project Manager for the Council's Major Developments Team, said she is delighted to be working with GRAHAM again on this phase of works, which are part of the wider development scheme for the Charterholme site and are crucial for progressing housebuilding.
Charterholme is one of four Sustainable Urban Extensions (SUEs) identified in the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan (adopted April 2023) to support the region's future growth. It is the SUE closest to the city center and the primary site for sustainable housing growth within Lincoln.
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