Complex demolition of former city-centre entertainment venue in Bolton, UK
Each of the four boundaries to the building had particular site constraints:
The south of the building had a party wall to an occupied building which required temporary propping, and permanent weatherproofing.
The lowest part of the north wall comprised of a retaining wall to the River Croal which required the design and installation of a bespoke propping system prior to demolition.
The west side of the building adjoined an adopted highway and bridge.
The east of the site had retaining walls which required the design and installation of temporary propping prior to demolition.
Key issues: - Traffic management - City centre location - Design and installation of propping system include pilling works in adjacent river - Party wall liaison