Sunderland Harbour, Sunderland

‍WORKS INCLUDED

• Ground investigation
• Design
• Procurement of specialist silo system
• CFA piling
• Reinforced concrete
• Utility supplies
• Cranage
• Facility infrastructure

KEY RISKS/CHALLENGES

• High loadings necessitating ground improvement
• Harbour side location
• Major cranage operation

LESSONS IMPLEMENTED

• Weather watch to ensure safety of crane operations at a windy coastal site
• Detailing of heavily reinforced bases simplified, implementing experience fromwind farm turbine bases
• Silo storage chosen as an improvement on existing bulk cement storage facility

COLLABORATION AND VALUE ADDED

• Early contractor involvement to optioneer piling to provide an economic groundimprovement / foundation solution
• In-house ‘Appointed Person’ to scrutinise crane plans
• Regional procurement policy  

PLANNING AND PROGRAMME

• In-house ‘Appointed Person’ to scrutinise crane plans
• Regional procurement policy  
• Long lead on specialist equipment co-ordinated with site construction

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SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES

• Exemplar Work at Height operations
• Business development at the Port of Sunderland increasing trade
• Additional cement supply option for regional precast manufacturing