1-75 Marian Court, Link Street, Hackney
Careful soft stripping, asbestos removal and strategic demolition in Hackney — providing a safe demonlition service for the community in Marian Court.
- Duration: 7 Months
- Client: London Borough of Hackney
- Project Type: Stripping, Asbestos Removal & Building Demolition
About this Project
The Marian Court project, located between Homerton and Hackney Central, involved the large-scale demolition and remediation of a 1950s housing estate previously owned by Hackney Council. The estate consisted of three residential blocks containing 75 homes, a community flat, and a children’s play area. Our works began in October 2020 and were carried out in line with BS 6187:2011 and CDM 2015 regulations. The project encompassed soft strip, asbestos removal, full demolition, and extensive site remediation. A new vehicular crossover was installed on Ponsford Street to support heavy goods vehicle (HGV) access, and post-demolition remediation involved the removal and safe disposal of approximately 6,000m³ of soil, including hazardous asbestos-contaminated material.
Challenges Faced:
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Demolition of multiple buildings in a densely populated urban area
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Managing and working around a live substation located within the site boundary
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Coordination of services disconnection at the site boundary
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Ensuring safe and compliant handling of asbestos-containing materials
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Planning and executing large-scale soil remediation with hazardous material presence
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Establishing new vehicular access on a constrained street (Ponsford Street)
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Adhering to stringent demolition and health & safety regulations (BS 6187:2011, CDM 2015)
Scope of Works
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Soft strip of all internal structures
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Asbestos removal in accordance with safety regulations
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Full demolition of three residential blocks
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Removal of ground floor slabs and footings
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Disconnection of all site services at the boundary
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Management of a live substation within the demolition area
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Installation of a new vehicular crossover for HGV access
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Site investigation and preparation of a Remediation Method Statement (RMS)
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Excavation, segregation, and safe disposal of approximately 6,000m³ of contaminated soil
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Execution of a comprehensive site remediation programme