solent container yard.
Location London Gateway Port
Sector Civils
Value £2.5M
The Solent Container Yard Extension at London Gateway Port project involved the expansion of the Solent Container Yard at London Gateway Port, a critical component of the port's operations. The project required a comprehensive range of civil engineering works, including extensive earthworks, paving, drainage, and infrastructure installation.
Gobion Construction, as the Principal Contractor for DP World, was responsible for the successful delivery of the entire project, encompassing all aspects of the civil engineering work
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Removal of over 50,000m³ of surcharged dredged sand material.
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Formation preparation, including treatment of surcharge soft spots.
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Installation of over 15,000m³ of MOT Type 1, with rigorous quality control and testing.
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Installation of storm and foul drainage systems, including attenuation tanks, petrol interceptors, penstock chambers, and Gatic Drains.
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Installation of high tower lighting masts to illuminate the 13,000m² area, along with associated electrical infrastructure.
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Construction of sheet pile retaining walls to stabilise adjacent high-level areas.
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Installation of interlocking hard landscaping on a bituminous sub-base.
Project Challenges
Working within an active port environment, the project required careful planning and coordination to minimise disruption to port operations and ensure the safety of personnel and equipment.
Handling large volumes of materials, the project involved the excavation, transport, and placement of significant quantities of earth and materials.
Maintaining high quality standards, the project required rigorous quality control and testing throughout all stages of construction to ensure compliance with design specifications
Technical Expertise
Gobion Construction demonstrated its technical expertise in executing a wide range of civil engineering works, including:
Efficient earthworks operations to remove and handle large volumes of material.
Precise ground preparation and stabilisation techniques to ensure a stable foundation for the new yard.
Skilled installation of paving, drainage, and other infrastructure to meet the demanding requirements of a heavy-duty port environment.
Project Management, Gobion effectively managed all aspects of the project, including planning, scheduling, procurement, and site supervision.
Safety and Compliance, Gobion prioritised safety throughout the project, adhering to all relevant safety regulations and implementing stringent safety protocols.
