Bolton Skylink

Project Description

Project: Skylink Bridge at the Transport Interchange, Bolton.
Client: Bolton Council and Transport for Greater Manchester.
Contract Responsibilities: Specialists Ceiling System, Plastering and GRP Systems.

The Overview

Gallaway were initially contracted to complete the specialist supply and installation of the bespoke metal suspended ceiling system on the Skylink bridge, connecting the new Bolton bus interchange with Bolton Railway Station. As the scheme developed, and with completion and a high profile handover rapidly approaching, Gallaway were further contracted to complete the end closure details to the Skylink, with metal studwork, plastering and GRP enclosure works at the interface with the metal ceiling system. Furthermore, Gallaway were then requested to undertake considerable making good of the existing floor tiling and decoration works.

The Challenge

At the time of Gallaways appointment, the design had been partly completed between Baileys and Atkins Global. However it soon became apparent that Gallaway specialist design and site survey expertise was required to iron out a series of design discrepancies and offer design co-ordinations and solutions to overcome differences between the conditions and tolerances inevitably occurring on site and those detailed upon the proposed scheme drawings. The technical difficulties on the metal ceiling system stemmed around the general lack of tolerance afforded by the high quality and high expense proposed metal system.

The Solution

Careful co-ordination was required, with a highly detailed full site survey undertaken, to check the tolerances on the existing steel and cladded frame. The Gallaway design team collaborated with the designers to offer options to overcome the tight tolerances resultant from the proposed product. Interfaces with roller shutter doors, lighting, PA and CCTV systems were required to ensure future maintenance in design was captured for ease of maintenance whilst not compromising the security requirements on this heavily trafficked public walkway.

Project management on site and co-ordination was critical, with collaboration with existing client trades on site but moreover, with the procurement and programming of deliveries for the complex bespoke ceiling system.

Further project management complexities towards the end of the project were encountered with a number of cross subcontract planning and programming challenges to ensure all works were completed by the extremely short handover period.

New Build Fire Stations

Project Description

Client: Balfour Beatty; Fire and Rescue (NW) Limited.
Location: Belle Vale, Burnley, Chorley & Fleetwood.
Contract Responsibilities: Structural, First and Second Fix Joinery and Carpentry Works.

The Overview

Client: Balfour Beatty; Fire and Rescue (NW) Limited.
Location: Belle Vale, Burnley, Chorley & Fleetwood
Contract Responsibilities: Structural, First and Second Fix Joinery and Carpentry Works

The specification for the new fire stations, was drawn up to enhance operational efficiency and also to acknowledge the fire prevention role that is such a crucial part of today’s Fire and Rescue Service. The modern design and functionality of the fire stations had to incorporate a variety of facilities including welfare, meeting and lecture rooms, offices, communal areas and the new in-house smoke house for improved training.

The Challenge

Gallaway’s specific involvement in the construction of the projects was to carry out all works associated with the structural, first, second fix, joinery works inclusive of full fixtures, fittings, equipment and kitchens. Special consideration had to be given to the sites and their physical conditions, materials and types of equipment and the facilities needed. It was necessary for Gallaway to familiarise ourselves with any statutory or imposed restrictions that may have an effect on the execution or completion of the works.

The Solution

The Gallaway principle of constant communication with all teams onsite was fundamental to the success of this project.
Excellence in team selection, forward planning and a well executed site management programme all contributed to the successful delivery of this scheme.

Gallaway is pleased to announce all four schemes were handed over to the client to a high standard of quality, on time and on budget. All four stations are now operational and actively serving their communities.

Image of Burnley Community Fire Station.

Donna Nook Coastal Defence Project

Project Description

Client: Birse Civils.
Location: Humber Estuary, Lincolnshire.
Size: 2,600m flood defence embankment.
Responsibilities: Flood defence structures, New Control
Building, Landscaping and Excavation Works.

The Overview

The construction of a new 2,600m long food defence embankment on land around the Humber Estuary, creating an intertidal habitat through the managed re-alignment and improvement of the existing coastal defences.

Gallaway’s role was to construct reinforced in-situ concrete retaining and outfall structures, including the construction of a new control building to operate the existing pump house.
Landscaping and mass excavation works with associated interface considerations, were required for the installation of the new ductile iron pipework system diverted from the existing pump building through the new outfall structure.

The Challenge

The site is adjacent to an Environment Agency site of special scientific interest, meaning the team had to work around the restrictions of nesting birds, badgers and local wildlife. The project also had to be programmed around the migration of grey seals. Task specific challenges included working below the water table with the continuous consideration of ground water control and running sand.

The Solution

The works were carried out in a series of bays to minimise disruption and to limit plant movement. The construction of the below ground outfall structures was carried out within piled cofferdams to control water ingress, until such time that the embankment was opened up. Mass excavations and water diversion techniques were utilised to aid the works.

Benefits achieved included improved environmental, social and economic outcomes creating 110ha of new intertidal habitat improving the condition of the nationally important wetlands and contributing to national biodiversity targets. This showcase scheme has facilitated further flood defence schemes elsewhere along the Humber, in line with the flood defence strategy.