A full programme of enabling works to prepare this former quarry and industrial site for 250 new homes.
The canal-side site had been derelict for years, having first been used industrially in the 1880s. This left behind large concrete hardstandings, derelict buildings, and PAH and asbestos-contaminated hotspots.
Our team had to work around an operational logistics company based on the site, ensuring they retained access and that live services were maintained.
We created a concurrent programme of demolition, remediation, and earthworks for efficiency.
Our team conducted ecological works to prevent migration of contamination into the canal, as well as providing tree protection areas and badger exclusion zones.
We carried out site-wide excavation, lifting 18,000m3 of concrete and processing it into 6F2, as well as producing high-value recycled Type 1 and vibro-stone.
Where dilapidated listed buildings remained onsite, surrounding structures were carefully deconstructed, and asbestos removed.
Our team remediated PAH-contaminated soil and groundwater, including where groundwater seepage had occurred in deep excavations.
| Client | Taylor Wimpey |
| Site Area | 7Ha |
| Time Frame | 22 weeks |
| Location | West Midlands |
Extensive underground obstructions meant we needed to carry out site-wide excavation. Our team re-compacted soils in accordance with the geotechnical specification, which enabled use of vibro-stone column foundations. We also re-engineered the full road box, removing natural rock obstructions, and achieving a 15% CBR. This avoided requirement for a capping layer.
Finished levels were value-engineered to ensure optimum re-use of materials and create sufficient void space, eliminating off-site disposal.
Chris Cassell and the McAuliffe team have done an unbelievable job on raising standards on site over recent months, and should be really proud of what they have achieved.
McAuliffeās collaboration with other contractors working on the project is inspirational with them always willing to help maintain the high standards expected working on the HS2 project.
