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PEN Y PORTH SITE
January 2022 | Newsletter #3
Hello, and welcome to the third Pen Y Porth site newsletter. The development has been progressing at a steady pace over the past few months even with the unwanted disruption of the pandemic. We hope all the residents are staying safe and well.
When passing the site I’m sure you’ve seen how the development has been advancing, 70 of the homes are now complete and residents have moved in.
This newsletter will update you on the next phases of the development, and we’ll touch upon the work we’ve been
WELCOME TO THE SITE NEWSLETTER
doing with the local community. It’s been a busy few months but we’d like to wish every one a Happy New Year and a prosperous 2022.
Scheme Details We are building this scheme on behalf of Pobl Group, the development will be built over 3 phases consisting of:
• 32 – Two Bedroom homes
• 25 – Three Bedroom homes
• 48 – Four Bedroom homes (of varying house types / configuration)
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Tim Jones, Project Manager
Please check out our notice board at the front of the site entrance and for all the latest news you can follow us & Pobl Group on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn @jehugroup and @poblgroup
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DEVELOPMENT UPDATEOver the past few month the site team have been busy and we have completed:
• Adoptable road infrastructure complete.
• Timber frame to Plots 97-103.
• Maccaferri wall to rear of Plots 51-55.
• Handed over 35 houses to Phase 2.
Over the next few months our team will be working on:
• Handing over Plots 54-59.
• Handing over Plots 36-37.
• Completing wall to rear of plots 43-50.
• Timberframe erection to Plots 40-42.
Captain John Wedge made good use of his local knowledge of the Burry, and in 1805 he was commissioned by local landowners and industrialists to produce an accurate plan of the estuary. This highly regarded chart known as “A Chart of the Burry Bar & Harbour (Llanelly)” was published in 1808 and was still in use well into the 19th century.
Marc Jehu, Group CEO for Construction at Jehu commented: “This was a wonderful legacy project, helping to promote and protect the culture and heritage. The Jehu business is built on its rich family history so to be able to incorporate a part of history into the Pen-y-Porth development is fantastic for the community.”
Claire Tristham, Director of Development – West at Pobl Group, said: “We are delighted to have been able to support
A blue plaque in honour of Captain John Wedge of Goodig has been unveiled at the Pen-y-Porth development in Burry Port, which is being built by Jehu Group on behalf of Pobl Group.
Members of the Pembrey & Burry Port Heritage Group met with representatives from JEHU Group, Pobl Group and the Mayor of Pembrey & Burry Port Town Council to officially unveil the plaque, which was paid for by JEHU and Pobl as part of the community benefits package for the scheme.
John Wedge junior became known as Captain John Wedge and was a well-respected sea captain and owned ships that traded from the Burry Estuary. He was described by fellow mariners and business associates as being “a kindly man” and a devout Christian.
this project and help to incorporate this piece of local history into the Pen-y-Porth development. At Pobl, placemaking is at the heart of what we do, and we’re always striving to ensure that our developments are about much more than just bricks and mortar, working with local community groups to incorporate their ideas into our schemes.”
Ellen Davies, Secretary of the Pembrey & Burry Port Heritage Group commented: “The Pembrey and Burry Port Heritage Group are extremely grateful for the sponsorship by JEHU and Pobl of the plaque in honour of Captain John Wedge. The plaque, placed in the location of his home, will be a constant reminder of his achievements, his concern for the safety of the sailors in the estuary and the impact he had on the town’s heritage”.
LOCAL HERITAGE CELEBRATED AT NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITYOver the past few months we have supported a number of community projects and groups, as part of our community benefit commitment to Pobl Group and the local community, you may have seen some of this activity on our website and social media. Below and right are some of the projects we’ve been involved with alongside Pobl Group. Christmas lunch at Burry Port memorial hall
Isabel and Craig Goodman who organise the Burry Port Raft Race are adding a little Christmas cheer to the community of Burry Port by holding a Christmas lunch for residents over the age of 60 on December 25th at the Burry Port Memorial Hall.
Isabel and Craig have been appealing to local businesses to support their lunch, they are hoping to cater for around 80 – 100 guests. The couple have requested a number of items to be donated and we have agreed to provide some take away food boxes.
During the lunch they will hold a small raffle, so we reached out to our supply chain partners to support this. Liam Barry from AJ Electrical has kindly donated a box of chocolates, a tin of biscuits and a few bottles of wine, thank you so much for your generous offer.
LYNSEY HOLLEY-MATTHEWS RB & Comms Manager [email protected]
IAN JOHN Group Health & Safety Manager [email protected]
Number One | Waterton Park | Bridgend | CF31 3PH T: +44 (0) 1656 644 500
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MEET THE PEN Y PORTH SITE TEAM
SEAN FENN Production Manager [email protected]
TIM JONES Project Manager [email protected]
BEN FOX Quantity Surveyor [email protected]
Please check out our notice board at the front of the site entrance and for all the latest news you can follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn @jehugroup @poblgroup
Tackling employability, adding value and incorporating social inclusion plays an important part of the contracts we manage. We understand the need to strengthen the local economy and create more sustainable communities. Over the duration of the development we have been working with Pobl Group, local employment agencies and our sub-contractors to offer employment, apprenticeship and trainee opportunities.
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Trainee Opportunities
116 weeks
1
Apprentice
Opportunities
103 weeks
Employed Gateperson
104 weeks
1Employed Labourer
78 weeks
EMPLOYMENT & APPRENTICE OUTCOMES