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“Installing A Caisson in ‘Paisley Park, Glasgow’ for Scottish Water.”

We were sub-contracted by Carillion, who were employed by Scottish Water Solutions. The project involved the construction of a pre- cast concrete segmental shaft. Storm water is diverted into this shaft from the existing sewers which cannot cope with the sudden increase in water flow during a sudden or heavy storm. The water is stored in the shaft until the water levels subside and is then gradually pumped back into the existing drainage system.

Prior to the sinking of the shaft the ground conditions were predetermined in order to ascertain how the structure would be built. A large water main and a nearby residence provided complex obstacles that had to be carefully and expertly accounted for, both in our planning procedures and during the project. By taking such measures as adding piling around the shaft, we were able to create the perfect structure without any unnecessary damage or inconvenience to the local infrastructure.

In NATM magazine, the writer had the following to say about the project;
“The job at Park Avenue was extremely well thought out.”
He followed this up by the impressive statement;
“One of the most perfect structures that Scottish Water, and any other water company for that matter have ever had constructed.”