Demolition, remediation and earthworks on a landmark site, ready for development of almost 300 new homes. Built in 1840, Bombardier’s Crewe Works had employed over 20,000 people before becoming a general maintenance facility. A key feature of the site was a towering 13m wall, which sat adjacent to a main road and required careful deconstruction.
McAuliffe’s technical team created and implemented the remediation strategy, locking in the cost of remediation with the land deal to reduce client risk. We designed and managed demolition of the 13m wall, including complex temporary works, removed 7,000 tonnes of steel, and value-engineered a vibrostone column foundation solution to 95% end product-compaction in heavily cohesive soils.
Demolition was safely completed while keeping the main road partially open, ensuring minimum disruption to local residents. Through our earthworks design, we provided a cost-effective foundation solution to strict NHBC standards, and ensured sustainable re-use of materials in line with the CL:AIRE DoW CoP.
| Client | Countryside Properties |
| Site Area | 6.75ha |
| Time Frame | Phased works over 24 months |
| Location | Crewe |
Because of the complicated nature of this demolition project, we created a temporary works and deconstruction methodology. This involved a designed scaffold, which would ensure the integrity of internal wall structures as they were safely removed to level.
We phased demolition works, safeguarding Bombardier’s ongoing operation by designing and installing an internal propping and support system to an internal high wall. By phasing the works, we could release sections of the site to Countryside early, allowing them to bring new homes to market faster.
McAuliffe are doing an excellent job for us. Credit to your team on this.
