Earthworks and remediation on Phase 1 of a former airfield, ready for 400 homes. This forms part of a larger 3,500-home new village development.
The site had been used as an airfield and for open-air entertainment. Runways were still intact and needed clearing for development alongside remaining buildings.
Pockets of asbestos – typical of World War 2 sites – and areas of contamination also needed to be removed/treated.
We demolished airfield buildings, removing the runways and drag strip and remediating areas of contamination.
All development areas required earthworks, with our team moving approx. 250,000m3 of materials across haul distances of 1800m. 24,000m3 asbestos-impacted soil was remediated for re-use onsite.
Because of the site’s size, we chose GPS-enabled intelligent plant and 3D drone surveying to control works. Our fleet of intelligent excavators, dozers and rollers worked alongside ADTs to handle material.
The client design evolved midway through the programme, but, using our intelligent plant, we uploaded a new earthworks model to excavators and dozers within hours.
We monitored progress using aerial drone surveys, producing detailed 3D maps of the site. This survey data was then shared on web-based platforms, allowing the entire team quick access.
As well as stabilising contaminated soil for sustainable reuse, our team created wetlands for flood prevention and wildlife. We also worked closely with local farmers to maintain drainage throughout the programme.
| Value | ÂŁ3m |
| Site Area | 450,000m2 |
| Time Frame | 12 Months |
| Location | Midlands |
Sustainability was at the heart of this project. Our team created multiple public open spaces, as well as picturesque wetlands where wildlife can thrive.
We remediated and reused 24,000m3 of asbestos-impacted material under an MMP, diverting it from landfill. This was achieved through cement stabilisation of soils, using our in-house tractor, as well as reuse of historical tarmac runways to form foundations for a multi-use games area.
