News & Current Projects
We at Thompsons of Prudhoe feel it's important to keep our customers up to date on the latest news and projects we are involved in.
09/01/2009 - Ore Un-loader No.1 - Corus UK, Redcar Wharf
Thompsons have recently completed the dismantling of Ore Un-loader No.1, located at Corus UKs Redcar Wharf. The Ore-Unloader weighed approximately 1500 tonnes and stood at a height of 66m. The structure was dismantled into sections using oxy/propane hot cutting equipment. The sections, each weighing approximately 65t, were lifted from their resting position via the aid of a 1000 tonne crane and transferred into a processing area at ground level.
[More...]11/09/2008 - Thompsons New Demolition Apprentice
Thompsons are pleased to welcome our first demolition apprentice to the company, Thomas Easby.
[More...]01/08/2008 - Eldon Square Scheme 3 Development, Newcastle upon Tyne
Thompsons recently completed selected strip out and demolition works at the Eldon Square Scheme 3 development. These latest works were 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.
[More...]01/08/2008 - Demolition of Stretford Plant at Corus, Redcar Coke Ovens, Teeside
Thompsons recently completed the demolition of the Stretford Plant located in Corus Redcar Coke Ovens. The project, described as extremely high risk by our client was completed without accident or incident and to programme.
[More...]01/08/2008 - Corus Rail Products, Workington
Thompsons have just completed the full site clearance of Corus rails’ Workington site at Moss bay in Cumbria, allowing for the later re-development of the 70 acre site. Works commenced in December of 2007 and are programmed for a 36 working week duration.
[More...]16/10/2007 - Wellbar house
Thompson's have recently completed the demolition of Wellbar house; Wellbar House was located in the heart of Newcastle city centre on the doorstep of the city's beloved St James Park.
[More...]16/10/2007 - Newcastle City Library
Thompson's of Prudhoe have recently completed the demolition of Newcastle City Library. Located in the heart of the city, the building had been constructed in 1962. It was a four storey concrete framed building with panel infill.
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