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Site Progress

The demolition of the former Lec site is complete, including the former Green Topper garage. Remediation works are progressing well, due in large part to the mild winter. To view the changes please visit the Photo Gallery page.

The first phase of remediation works involved the breaking up of the concrete hard standing. Then the underground structures relating to the old gasworks such as pipes and sumps were removed. The contaminated soil is being treated both onsite and offsite. Remediation works are expected to be completed around April 2012.

Sainsbury’s is expected to commence the construction works in early April after the remediation works are completed and the new store is expected to be opened by the end of 2012. This will include the new access road to the site, and relocation of the Green Topper garage.

The existing access road to the site has been stopped up and is now private land, which is not accessible to the public. For security and safety reasons a barrier has been placed across the access road.

Footpath Alterations

Due to remediation of the Retained Land, users of the footpath leading to the railway crossing may experience some inconvenience due to safety reasons whilst the works progress. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank users for their patience whilst we work towards providing an improved and safer footpath. SDLL is continuing to keep the public footpath open for as long as is possible, but due to the remediation works, there may be a need for a short period of closure, with agreement from West Sussex County Council and Arun District Council.

Photo Gallery

The Photo Gallery has been updated to show recent changes at the site, including time lapse photography by Chris Evans of Redwood TV.