Specification
The contract includes the installation of 194 Nr specialist columns, supplied by the customer, the installation of over 3500m of ducting within verges and footways and 9500m of cable, from the Wellington Memorial to Marble Arch.
The site compound which contains not only site offices, welfare facilities and storage for the new columns, ducting and equipment, hosts one of the most famous address in London.
There were a number of restrictions placed on DW Projects as main contractor such as noise levels and working times due mainly to being directly outside world class hotels and residential properties, as well as one of the main commuter routes for both cars and buses.
During commencement of the project numerous additional works were carried out, including the installation of two private cable networks totalling over 1500m of ducting within busy footpaths and live carriageways.
We also had to work closely with EDF as many of the columns required new connections for which DW Projects provided civils and management solutions for.
Due to the nature of the works potential problems with existing services and structures had to be overcome on a daily basis.
The DW solution
Hours of working were limited so not to disturb residents and those staying at the
famous hotels which in Park Lane. Therefore any works requiring traffic
management did not commence until 10am and were finished by 4pm so as to
reduce traffic problems during busy commuter hours.
With no existing power network in place on the Hyde Park side, a new private
cable network was installed the full length of Park Lane, and despite being
installed under busy footways, great emphasis was placed on relaying
approximately all 3000 slabs to their exact original state.
On this project the client requested we pilot a rent-a-jointer scheme with EDF
to provide new connections to all remaining columns and disconnection of existing
columns. DW Projects undertook all excavation works, supervision and
management which ensured the works finished both early and under budget.
Due to extensive underground services and structures DW Projects not only had
to take great care while doing excavation works but various specialist techniques
and bespoke fixings had to be utilised.
Benefits to client
Expert knowledge and project management skills.
Project undertaken in a safe and timely manner.
Particular attention has been made regarding the potential environmental impact,
number of tourists and vehicles that use Park Lane.
