Decommissioning of Redundant Electrical Sub-Station
4 Weeks
Econ were contracted to remove asbestos and demolish a redundant UKPN sub-station. The site covered over 4000 m2
Works involved removing all the asbestos from the switchgear, removing and disposing of the redundant plant, cable and concrete structures.
Works were completed within the required programme with no accidents or incidents.
Staff undertook site specific inductions and all staff were Asbestos and Demolition trained. All machine operators held CPCS qualifications.. Econ’s team included staff who met the following requirements: CCDO, CCDO Burning Operatives and IPAF Operatives
25t 360 Excavator, Articulated Booms, Oxy/Propane Cutting Equipment, Recipriocating Saws, Low Loaders, Skip Lorries, Ekki Mats for Protection of remaining assets and telehandler.
Our Client is extremely pleased at the way we, supported by Econ, have dealt with the situation. From the moment you confirmed that notifiable asbestos was present, a focused, concerted effort has been made by Econ to deal with the problem. The client was impressed at the speed in which Econ tabled a strategic proposal to the HSE to remove the asbestos, working 24/7 non-stop, to expedite the removal. The fact that the proposal, including approval by the HSE, was achieved in such a short timescale is credit to Econ. The proactive approach, while being flexible and accommodating to allow key ECR staff to work in a safe, isolated contained area, has really impressed the Network Rail team.
