Glaxo Smith Klein, Greenford Green London
Site:
Glaxo Smith Klein, Greenford Green London
Date:
September 2018 - February 2019
Value:
The Rothen Group were approached by Galldris Construction Ltd at the ECI stage to deliver the marine elements of their ambitious redevelopment works to the Glaxo Smith Klein factory site in Greenford Green, London.
The Project
Input into design of the bank protection required & finish
Liaising with Canal & River Trust engineers and clients to approve design
Sourcing specialist suppliers for one-off copings with exacting finishes
Undertaking piling works including all marine plant & experienced team
Laying copings to landscape architect specification
Following the closure of two large factories in the area, the industrial land adjacent to the Grand Union Canal in South Ealing stood derelict. Its proximity to the City of London meant the site held huge redevelopment potential, and it was selected to be revitalised. Spanning over 26 acres, the new Greenford Green development would consist of 1,965 residential units, shops, offices, leisure facilities and a two-form entry primary school and nursery.
Alongside these ambitious plans, the Grand Union Canal, which ran through the centre of the site, would be the basis of a ‘green corridor’ and open space for the large redevelopment works. The integrity of the existing canal wall needed to be stabilised and strengthened in order to make this possibe.
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Our Accreditations
"We had little experience working near canals or with the Canal and River Trust, so wished to engage the services of a company who could carry out these specialist services. Upon meeting The Rothen Group, it was clear they had significant experience to carry out the scope of works required in this challenging environment.”
"The successful completion of the bank stabilisation works has resulted in improved canal-side access, allowing Galldris to transport materials to the site for additional development works. Furthermore, it has led to the installation of a new 30-metre-long footbridge over the Grand Union Canal, providing both sides of Greenford Green’s waterfront community with a vital transport link"
David Easter
Galldris Construction