Complex demolition of former city-centre entertainment venue in Bolton, UK
Each of the four boundaries to the building had particular site constraints:
The south of the building had a party wall with an adjacent retained building
The north of the building was adjacent to the River Croal, the north wall foundation consisting of a retaining wall with permanent props providing lateral support
The west side of the building adjoined an adopted highway and bridge
The east of the site had a number of retaining walls with differing levels
Key issues: - Traffic management - City centre location - Design and installation of propping system include pilling works in adjacent river - Party wall liaison