Eldon Square Scheme 3 Development, Newcastle upon Tyne
Thompsons are currently completing selected strip out and demolition works at the Eldon Square Scheme 3 development. These latest works are part of an ongoing series of developments at the shopping centre which is located within a busy commercial area in Newcastle upon Tyne city centre. The development area totals approximately 16,000m2.
Prior to commencement of demolition phased asbestos removal works have been conducted to allow for the removal of hazardous materials in accordance with the projects type 3 survey. Asbestos removal works were conducted by trained and experienced operatives working under the direct control of an asbestos supervisor. The removal of the asbestos allows for the safe and unrestricted commencement of the strip out works.
Each of the former shopping units located on Whitecross Way in Eldon Square and within the Greenmarket areas were then stripped of fixtures and fittings during a soft strip exercise. This allowed for the later unrestricted demolition of the areas. Materials were sorted, segregated and removed to our recycling centre at Springwell Gateshead. It is anticipated that over 90% of materials will be recycled during the project.
As the soft strip of the shopping centre progressed attention was also turned to the 9 level NCP multi-storey car park that adjoins Whitecross Way. The car park was formed from a reinforced concrete structure consisting of concrete floor slabs and a concrete support framework. The demolition of the car park was conducted using a Caterpillar 350 high reach 360o excavator machine equipped with concrete pulverisor attachment.
Following completion of internal strip out works the Greenmarket area and the Whitecross Way portion of the mall were demolished using the high reach excavator machine, assisted by additional excavator machines which were used for demolition and the handling and processing of hard materials.
The Whitecross Way mall adjoined structures with listed facades. Our client installed façade retentions and a combination of hand demolition and carefully machine works were used to progress demolition works up to the facades.
All suitable demolition arisings were retained onsite for crushing to make recycled fill materials. Excavation of existing floor slabs and foundations totalling approximately 9,500m3 is being undertaken. Overall approximately 15,000m3 of material is being produced on site to produce Type 1 sub base for re-use on site.
