Bury-based ground investigation specialist The LK Group has won a major tender from Blackburn with Darwen Council. 

The LK Group has been appointed to complete site investigation works on a 214-acre site located, which has been earmarked for a vast new housing development comprising 1,500 homes.  

The large site, located on Whalley Old Road, is owned by multiple parties. The local authority occupies the biggest proportion of the land and is spearheading development plans.  

The scheme also forms part of the council’s wider Local Plan, which aims to deliver 7,000 new homes and 5,000 jobs in the area by 2037. This scheme is planned to be brought to market by late 2026.  

The LK Group commenced the pre-construction task earlier this month, with the process anticipated to take approximately 4 weeks.  

Part of the multi-disciplinary firm’s remit is to ensure the stability of the foundations and mitigate potential hazards such as contamination. This will help the Council to move the project forward with confidence. 

Colin Crompton, Director at LK Group, said: “It’s fantastic to have been successful with this tender. As a Bury-based company, the project is very much on our doorstep and playing a role in delivering 1,500 much-needed homes to the local area gives our team a real sense of pride.  

“Blackburn is also seeing substantial investment in its town centre and surrounding areas right now, as the council aims to deliver its £250M masterplan. As regeneration specialists, there is nothing we love more than supporting an ambitious local authority, and we look forward to playing a crucial role in creating a thriving new residential community in the town.” 

Blackburn with Darwen Council ’s relationship with The LK Group extends beyond housing, with the pair also collaborating on plans to revitalise Darwen market alongside several other organisations. 

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