211-227, Hackney Road, London
Strategic demolition of the ‘Old Mecca Bingo’ in the heart of London — delivering precision within a populated area.
- Duration: 5 Months
- Client: Hackney Property Holdings
- Project Type: Building Demolition and Clear Out
About this Project
The Old Mecca Bingo project in Shoreditch involved the demolition of a former entertainment venue located in a densely populated urban setting. The steel-framed structure featured external masonry and reinforced concrete elements. NCS was tasked with demolishing the building down to ground level, while retaining the basement perimeter walls. Post-demolition, excavations were backfilled using crushed arisings which were processed on site to minimise waste and disruption.
Challenges Faced:
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Demolition in a high-traffic, densely populated area
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Proximity to residential buildings including a semi-detached house and a block of flats
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Site constraints due to surrounding roads: Hackney Road, Dawson Street, and Scafwell Street
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Requirement to retain basement perimeter walls during demolition
Scope of Works
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Full demolition of building to ground level
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Removal of ground floor slab and footings
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Retention of basement perimeter walls
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On-site crushing of demolition arisings
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Backfilling of excavations with crushed material
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Final clearance of all processed materials