Modern Piling Solution comes to historic Weedon
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The complex housing site is underlain by a backfilled canal which was formerly a branch of the Grand Union leading into the barracks.The presence of organic material rendered the site unsuitable for vibro techniques yet Redrow stil wanted a displacement solution. Pre cast piles, driven into the underlying stiff clays, were the right solution to avoid spoil removal despite the main London to Glasgow rail line being only 15-20m away. Amey Rail carried out vibration monitoring to ensure that peak particle velocities were not excessive alongside the railway and the work has continued without a hitch.
Simon Jones, Operations Manager for this new Keller system comments "our compact rig and production of some 20-25 piles per day has meant an economical solution for Redrow-and of course we've generated no spoil !".
With increased pressure to control development costs Simon's rigs will be busy over the coming months.
