for Transport for London

During the initial phase of the works, Interserve worked closely with TfL, the client's representative and our designers Tony Gee and Partners to fully develop the tender designs, gain the necessary approvals/consents from numerous stakeholders, third parties and statutory authorities as well as carrying out consultations with English Heritage.

The site office complex was constructed on temporary piled foundations in the River Thames, directly opposite the Houses of Parliament and upriver from the 'London Eye' (a previous successful marine based contract where we undertook the temporary and permanent structures works to facilitate wheel erection). The permanent works were completed entirely from the river utilising Interserve's marine based construction plant; this included the 'Tilman' pontoon with 110t capacity crawler crane. 

The fascia replacement works comprised the removal and replacement of 14 cast iron self supporting fascia arches (originally erected in 1862) which had been weakened over the years by thermal movements and ship/barge impacts. The works were undertaken over several river span possessions, whilst maintaining the structure open to both pedestrians and vehicular traffic at all times. This was achieved by innovative temporary works solutions, fabricated and assembled at a separate location and transported to site by river for installation. Contract completion was September 2007.

The project won the ICE London Annual Merit Award 2007 - Highly Commended category

Procurement Route: Partnering

Sector: Marine

Value: £9 million

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