Costa Drive Thru, Carlisle
Construction of a new Costa Drive Thru unit at London Road Retail Park in Carlisle, including structural works, services, landscaping and electric vehicle charging points.

Costa Drive Thru Construction at London Road Retail Park
Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd was appointed to deliver the full construction of a new Costa Drive Thru unit within the live car park of London Road Retail Park in Carlisle.
The 19-week programme included enabling works, site clearance and full construction of the steel-frame building, external finishes and all associated services. Extensive coordination was required throughout to avoid disruption to surrounding retail outlets and maintain public access.
Works Included
- Breaking out and new foundations
- Mains drainage connections
- Steel frame construction
- Roof cladding and flashing
- Blockwork, windows, and doors
- External render and finishes
- Incoming services and external lighting
- Hard and soft landscaping
- Surfacing and four electric car charging points
Project Achievements
- Zero reportable Health & Safety incidents
- Zero environmental notices issued
- 70% local subcontractor use, exceeding targets
- Over 99% of waste diverted from landfill
- Delivered with minimal disruption to neighbouring businesses
- Compliant with Considerate Constructors Scheme
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