The City of Lincoln Council has selected leading national contractor GRAHAM to design and construct the next stage of its flagship Charterholme development.

Covering around 240 hectares, the scheme proposes up to 3,200 new homes alongside a local centre, a primary school and land set aside for commercial, employment and recreational uses, supported by extensive green infrastructure.

A network of new routes will be created, including dedicated cycling and walking facilities, to promote sustainable travel and bolster the resilience of Lincoln's wider transport system. A proposed 'spine route' through the site will form a central element of the movement strategy.

The project is being brought forward by the primary landowners — City of Lincoln Council and Lindum Western Growth Community Ltd — and is regarded as one of the city's most significant growth opportunities, aimed at delivering a sustainable, well-connected community.

GRAHAM's latest commission follows its early completion, in December 2025, of the Tritton Road gateway and railway bridge infrastructure works.

Throughout 2026, GRAHAM will progress detailed designs, with main construction expected to begin in 2027, subject to planning and other statutory consents, as well as final budget approvals.

This next phase includes a new link road tying into the Phase 1a western access from Skellingthorpe Road (delivered in 2024) and the Phase 1b eastern access from Tritton Road (delivered in December 2025). The package also covers street lighting, drainage, landscaping and new utility infrastructure, plus the upfilling of nearby plots to prepare them for housing.

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Archaeological investigations across the site are scheduled for this summer and autumn as part of enabling works ahead of the main construction programme.

Alastair Lewis, Contracts Director at GRAHAM, said: "Being appointed to support on the next phase of Charterholme is a strong endorsement of the progress we've already made, and our long-standing relationships with the entire project team.

"The development is set to address a range of local needs, from delivering much needed housing to alleviating traffic congestion in Lincoln, while also giving the area a major economic boost. It's an essential programme of improvement work and we look forward to seeing the project come to fruition."

Cllr Naomi Tweddle, Leader of City of Lincoln Council, said: "This development is going to play a huge role in Lincoln's future and it's important we continue to keep momentum behind it.

"Charterholme will help deliver the homes the city needs while creating a well-planned and sustainable new community with green space, transport links and facilities for residents. It's positive to see work continuing to progress and another important milestone being reached."

Cllr Joshua Wells, Portfolio Holder for Inclusive Economic Growth at City of Lincoln Council, said:"Charterholme is one of the biggest opportunities we have to shape Lincoln's future growth, so it's great to see another major step forward with the appointment of GRAHAM.

"GRAHAM has already delivered the Tritton Road gateway and bridge works to a high standard, so there's confidence in continuing that relationship as the project moves into this next phase. Alongside new homes, this development will bring infrastructure, investment and better connections across the city."

Maria Clayton, Capital Projects Manager for the council's Major Developments Team, said she was delighted to be working with GRAHAM again on this phase of works, which form part of the wider development proposals for the "Charterholme site" and are integral to bringing forward housing.

Charterholme is one of four Sustainable Urban Extensions identified in the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan (adopted April 2023) to support the area's future growth. It is the closest SUE to the city centre and the principal site for sustainable housing growth within Lincoln.