Case Study - Hartley External Works

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Hard Hat to Hardscape: Scrubs Works in Action

This project focused on the delivery of a comprehensive soft and hard landscaping package as part of a wider grand external works scheme, transforming a rear courtyard into a practical and visually appealing space. Works included the formation of nine car parking bays, a new access road, and installation of key infrastructure to support long-term site use.

A crucial component of the project involved Section 278 highway works, enabling the modification and improvement of the existing highway network to facilitate the new access road and ensure full compliance with local authority standards.

The balance between hardscaping elements—such as car parking, cycle store slabs, and a plant enclosure—and soft landscaping features was carefully considered to enhance aesthetics, biodiversity, and long-term sustainability.

The project also included the construction of a new sprinkler pump house and the integration of a below-ground drainage system, delivering critical fire safety compliance without compromising the visual integrity of the site.

Overall, the scheme delivered a robust, functional, and design-conscious external environment, integrating practical infrastructure with environmental responsibility — all executed the Scrubs way.

Challenges

The external works were to create car parking spaces, a new access road, cycle storage, and a sprinkler pump house for the GP surgery faced several challenges:

Ensuring smooth and efficient access for construction vehicles and materials without damaging the site or delaying timelines.
Managing different teams, such as those working on hard landscaping, drainage, and building construction, to keep the project on schedule and avoid costly delays.
Ensuring that the pump house has adequate drainage to manage runoff from both the building and the surrounding hardscape.
Designing permeable surfaces for car parking spaces to aid natural drainage and reduce water runoff.
Managing underground utilities to ensure the new drainage does not interfere with existing services.

At a glance

Client

Location

Barking, England

Division

Sector

Healthcare

Outcome

Upon successful completion of the external works at Hartley Medical GP, we were able to achieve the following outcomes.

Enhanced Accessibility: The new car parking spaces and access road improve ease of access for patients, especially those with mobility issues.
Improved Safety: The sprinkler pump house and drainage system enhance fire protection and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Promotion of Sustainable Transportation: The cycle storage encourages environmentally friendly transportation.
Enhanced Patient and Staff Experience: The improved layout and landscaping create a welcoming and calming environment for patients and staff.

Social Impact

The social impact of this project is significant in enhancing the accessibility, safety, and overall experience for both patients and staff. By creating new car parking spaces and a dedicated access road, the project improves accessibility, making it easier for patients—especially those with mobility issues or urgent needs—to visit the surgery without facing parking challenges. The addition of cycle storage promotes sustainable transportation options, encouraging healthier lifestyles and reducing environmental impact.

We delivered 9 new car parking spaces — including dedicated disabled bays — and a new access road at Hartley Medical Centre, making it easier and safer for patients with mobility needs to reach essential healthcare services.
By installing secure cycle storage, we’re promoting sustainable transport for staff and visitors — reducing carbon emissions and supporting healthier, more active lifestyles.
This project isn’t just about concrete and tarmac — it’s about lasting impact. From reduced travel stress to improved healthcare access, we’ve built in benefits that support community wellbeing every day.
We sourced materials locally wherever possible to reduce transport emissions and support the local supply chain. This not only cut down on our carbon footprint but also contributed to the regional economy — a win for both sustainability and community.

Case Study - Hartley External Works

Ideas are easy. Execution takes skill.

We don’t imagine it — we deliver it. Scroll down and see what real transformation looks like.

Want to See Real Progress?

This is how we do it — the Scrubs way. No messing about. Watch the timelapse below and see how we took Hartley Medical Centre from a muddy blank canvas to a solid, clean foundation. Quick, tidy, and done right.

Hit play — and watch Scrubs in action.

Hard Hat to Hardscape: Scrubs Works in Action

A crucial component of the project involved Section 278 highway works, enabling the modification and improvement of the existing highway network to facilitate the new access road and ensure full compliance with local authority standards.

The balance between hardscaping elements—such as car parking, cycle store slabs, and a plant enclosure—and soft landscaping features was carefully considered to enhance aesthetics, biodiversity, and long-term sustainability.

The project also included the construction of a new sprinkler pump house and the integration of a below-ground drainage system, delivering critical fire safety compliance without compromising the visual integrity of the site.

Overall, the scheme delivered a robust, functional, and design-conscious external environment, integrating practical infrastructure with environmental responsibility — all executed the Scrubs way.

Challenges

The external works were to create car parking spaces, a new access road, cycle storage, and a sprinkler pump house for the GP surgery faced several challenges:

Ensuring smooth and efficient access for construction vehicles and materials without damaging the site or delaying timelines.

Managing different teams, such as those working on hard landscaping, drainage, and building construction, to keep the project on schedule and avoid costly delays.

Ensuring that the pump house has adequate drainage to manage runoff from both the building and the surrounding hardscape.

Designing permeable surfaces for car parking spaces to aid natural drainage and reduce water runoff.

Managing underground utilities to ensure the new drainage does not interfere with existing services.

At a glance

Client

Location

Barking, England

Division

Sector

Healthcare

Outcome

Upon successful completion of the external works at Hartley Medical GP, we were able to achieve the following outcomes.

Enhanced Accessibility: The new car parking spaces and access road improve ease of access for patients, especially those with mobility issues.

Improved Safety: The sprinkler pump house and drainage system enhance fire protection and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Promotion of Sustainable Transportation: The cycle storage encourages environmentally friendly transportation.

Enhanced Patient and Staff Experience: The improved layout and landscaping create a welcoming and calming environment for patients and staff.

Social Impact

We delivered 9 new car parking spaces — including dedicated disabled bays — and a new access road at Hartley Medical Centre, making it easier and safer for patients with mobility needs to reach essential healthcare services.

By installing secure cycle storage, we’re promoting sustainable transport for staff and visitors — reducing carbon emissions and supporting healthier, more active lifestyles.

This project isn’t just about concrete and tarmac — it’s about lasting impact. From reduced travel stress to improved healthcare access, we’ve built in benefits that support community wellbeing every day.

We sourced materials locally wherever possible to reduce transport emissions and support the local supply chain. This not only cut down on our carbon footprint but also contributed to the regional economy — a win for both sustainability and community.