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GRIFFITHS - BARMOUTH VIADUCT
Founded in 1968 , Griffiths is one of the leading civil engineering and rail contractors working throughout Wales , the midlands and south-west England .
They currently have an annual turnover of circa £ 225m and directly employ a well-trained , dedicated and highly competent workforce of over 1,000 . The strong client base includes Welsh Government , Network Rail , Highways England , local authorities , Utility Companies and selected private sector organisations .
By putting the needs of clients first they deliver the optimum solution . Their professional , collaborative approach combined with value-engineering expertise is proven to add value whilst minimising disruption and other adverse impacts . This ensures they consistently deliver successful frameworks and awardwinning projects on time and to budget .
Griffiths pride themselves in providing the “ personal touch ” establishing and maintaining mutually beneficial and longterm relationships at all levels within client organisations , throughout the supply chain and with stakeholders .
CRH is the world ’ s leading building materials companies – employing over 77,000 people across 3,100 locations worldwide and with a turnover of € 26.8 billion . Our position within this group provides us with access to a wealth of national and international experience and the opportunity to share innovations .
Griffiths are currently undertaking a £ 25m upgrade to protect Barmouth Viaduct for local people and visitors in the future .
The work to the Grade II * listed structure will include replacing a large number of the timber and metal elements of the viaduct , as well as replacing the entire length of track .
Bill Kelly , Network Rail ’ s Route Director for Wales and Borders , said : “ Barmouth Viaduct is one of the most celebrated and recognisable structures in Wales and is the only major timberbuilt bridge still in use .
“ We are investing £ 25m to give Barmouth Viaduct the biggest upgrade in its history , protecting our industrial heritage and ensuring this vital transport link can continue to serve local people and visitors , when the time comes , for generations to come .
As a regional company , they have an inherent interest in the social , economic and environmental well-being of the areas within which they live and work . They invest in these local communities through every project they undertake .
In 2018 , Griffiths became part of Tarmac Plc , the UK ’ s leading sustainable building materials business and a wholly owned subsidiary of CRH . www . constructionviewonline . co . uk
“ We have been working closely with Cadw , Gwynedd County Council and other stakeholders over several years to develop our plans . I want to reassure the local community that we have adapted these plans to make sure we are following Government guidelines during the Covid-19 pandemic .”
Secretary of State for Wales Simon Hart said : “ The Barmouth Viaduct is an iconic part of Wales ’ railway heritage and I am