Demolition
2 Weeks including a Full Weekend Closure
Econ were employed as a principle Contractor to plan, design and remove the canopy outside Woking Railway Station.
Econ started the design phase 18 months prior to the removal.
Econ managed all the liaison and approvals from Network Rail as the canopy removal had direct impact on the operational railway.
Econ carried out the removal of Photovoltaic glass during night time road closures. We then dismantled the canopy during a full weekend closure.
The works progressed whilst the Railway Station stayed fully operational
A full Crane team utilising the Mobile Tower Crane, Econ Demolition Site Managers rotated on shifts, Site Supervisors and Demolition Labourers. Econ’s team included staff who met the following requirements: CCDO, CPCS, IPAF & Hot Cutting
Mobile Telescopic Tower Crane, Mobile Elevated Working Platforms, Debris Netting, 25t Excavator with Selecta Grab attachment, Bulker Lorries for the removal of the materials.
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.
