The challenge
An ageing brick chimney had deteriorated and was no longer needed. It stood inside an active plant with little clearance around it, so felling or explosive demolition was out of the question.
The chimney had to be taken down layer by layer from the top, without debris reaching the units in operation around it.
Scope of works
- Erection of modular scaffolding and working platforms around the chimney
- Top-down controlled demolition of the brickwork, by hand and with pneumatic tools
- Debris chutes and netting to lower rubble to a fenced collection zone
- Dust suppression, waste removal and final site clearance
Outcome
The chimney was demolished on schedule with no impact on nearby production, freeing the area for future plant upgrades. Learn more about our controlled deconstruction services and our work on industrial chimneys.
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