Rugby Borough Council

Scheme: Refurbishment of 9 airey properties and the construction of 35 new build properties, Pailton & Dunchruch, Rugby

Client: Rugby Borough Council

Description: Frank Haslam Milan are currently undertaking a scheme of work in partnership with Rugby Borough Council. This project consists of the refurbishment of 9 airey properties and the construction of 35 new build properties including bungalows, terraced & semi-detached properties. This project has been valued at £4.3m.

These works are being carried out in the Pailton & Dunchruch areas in Rugby.

Whilst carrying out these works our team had to overcome environmental issues as Pipistrelle bats had become inhabitants in a number of the properties that had been selected for demolition. An Environmental Specialist was brought in to observe the bats & devise the best possible solution for re-housing this species.

Pipistrelle bats hibernate during the winter from mid-October, mating takes place in the autumn just before hibernation. Although this is the most common breed of bat in Britain it has been declining in recent years. In order to preserve this species our programme of works was timed around their behavioural patterns. We also incorporated 'bat boxes' into the new build properties offering the bats a new area to roost in.

Value: £4.3 million