| Project: | Derby Royal Infirmary |
| Location: | Derby |
| Client: | Rodgers Leask on behalf of the NHS |
| Status: | Complete |
| Services: | Enabling & Demolition, Land Remediation & Earthworks, Asset Recovery, Recycling & Environmental |
Cawarden demolishes and clears the former 17-acre Derby Royal Infirmary site to create an attractive location for potential developers to regenerate the area.
As a Principal Contractor working under an NEC contract, Cawarden was tasked with completing the extensive scope of works that included enabling and demolition works to clear the former hospital site.
The first step was the widespread soft strip of all buildings, with all waste segregated to maximise recycling. Suitably controlled conditions were used to remove licensed and non-licensed asbestos materials.
Buildings ranging from 1 to 18 storeys with various construction types were demolished using standard controlled mechanical and super-high reach techniques. All floor slabs, foundations, and hardstandings were removed.
Other key activities included complex separation works to retained structures; dismantling of a 40-metre high boiler house chimney using a 150-tonne crane; decommissioning and removal of plant and underground tanks; excavation and disposal of hazardous and contaminated materials; and removal and disposal of radioactive tiles.
To ensure maximum recycling and minimum waste, 99% of materials were reclaimed and recycled, including 200,000 tonnes of hardcore which was crushed on-site and recycled within re-grading works. The surplus was reused at other construction sites.
Given the vast range of complex activities carried out on this high-profile project, it presented a series of constraints and challenges. Industry know-how, carefully planned logistics, extensive resources and an innovative approach all contributed to the success of the project with minimum disruption in the busy neighbourhood.
The result of Cawarden’s work created an attractive site for future development. It’s a flagship project we’re proud to put our name to.