Winvic Construction Ltd, a leading main contractor that specialises in the design and delivery of private and public sector construction and civil engineering projects, has completed infrastructure works in Newport Pagnell three months earlier than expected for developer Newlands Developments.
The £14m scheme consisted of general highways and access improvements works to the new industrial and logistics park, Panattoni Park, Milton Keynes and housing development along Willen Road. Works included dualling a 600m section of Willen Road from the M1 bridge to Marsh End Roundabout, upgrades to the roundabout and the A422 carriageway, widening approaches from two lanes to three, and the construction of two new signalised junctions to improve traffic flow and safety.
Other works included 3,000m of new drainage, road tie ins, service crossings, 3,600m of utility diversions and extensive road surfacing. To minimise disruption to road users, Winvic carried out the majority of the works off-line. Through careful planning and sequencing, the project was handed over three months ahead of the February 2026 completion date.
Earlier this year, Winvic also delivered two speculative Net Zero, Carbon in Construction, and BREEAM Outstanding industrial units, plus extensive site preparation and associated highways works at the adjacent Panattoni Park for Newlands Developments.
As part of its social value commitments, Winvic worked in partnership with the developer to deliver a Local Employment and Training Plan, ensuring both the construction and infrastructure phases delivered meaningful benefits to the community. More than 20 of its Green Supply Chain (GSC) partners supported the programme, enabling Winvic to work collaboratively with 33 local businesses, 77 per cent of which were SMEs, and £12,000 was spent with Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). 243 local employment opportunities were created on site, and Winvic supported skills development by training and upskilling four apprentices, two T Level students and four work experience placements.
The development achieved a 33 per cent reduction in A1-A5 upfront carbon, reaching 298kgCO2e/m2. This was achieved through the use of low carbon concrete, such as 40 per cent Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS) within the office floors, saving 1,052 tCO2e, and steel reinforcement containing up to 100 per cent recycled content, saving a further 1,678tCO2e.
100 per cent of waste was diverted from landfill, with 96 per cent recycled, and the remaining 4 per cent converted to green energy, preventing 326 tCO2e that would otherwise have been generated through landfill disposal. Winvic enabled early grid connection to minimise diesel generator use, resulting in an additional 25 tCO2e reduction.
The contractor also partnered with VCSE Community Wood Recycling to divert 4.4 tonnes of timber which was 100 per cent recycled, supporting further employment opportunities within the local community.
Rob Cook, Winvic’s Managing Director for Civils and Infrastructure, said: “We are proud to continue our relationship with Newlands Developments to deliver these strategic updates and infrastructure resilience. Maintaining the operation of the A422 throughout the works was a key priority, and our close collaboration with Newlands and Milton Keynes Council was essential to achieving this. Thanks to the expertise and experience of our teams, the project was delivered safely, efficiently, ahead of schedule, and with minimal disruption to the local community.”
James Miller, Newlands Developments Head of Construction, said: “Winvic’s successful S278 delivery was achieved despite complex utility interfaces and constrained road space booking. Through strong coordination with all stakeholders, robust planning, and a clear focus on quality, they consistently enable us to deliver fully serviced, development-ready sites and we look forward to working with them again.”
A spokesperson from Milton Keynes City Council Highways said: We are very pleased with the standard of construction and the quality delivered throughout this project. While the scheme presented a number of challenges, Winvic and the Newlands team worked closely with us to fully understand the Council’s and stakeholders’ needs and constraints, consistently taking a collaborative and solution-focused approach. It has been a pleasure working together to plan and deliver this important infrastructure, and we look forward to exploring further opportunities to work together in Milton Keynes.”
