Story carried out works to install flood protection measures to protect the two stores from any future flooding after both properties experienced significant flooding in 2005 and 2015.
The two stores in Carlisle city centre which are leased by DFS and Wickes and owned by London Metric Property PLC, are located in a flood zone which has been experienced significant flooding in 2005 and 2015. As a result of this flooding, the decision was made to install flood defence measures to protect both properties from any future occurrence of similar events.
Due to restraints around the proximity of neighbouring properties, roads and public footpaths a solution was designed which would enable both premises to be defended from future flooding, without significantly increasing the footprint of either building.
Story had previously built a strong relationship with Cluttons following the successful, collaborative completion of two other flood defence schemes in Cumbria, resulting in our team being engaged to carry out the works at the DFS and Wickes stores.
1,462
Starter Bars installed to the foundations
75,000
Bricks & blocks used to construct flood defence walls
The Scope of the project was to design and implement the following works to both stores:
The flood walls to each elevation were constructed through a process of installing the brickwork in 1m lifts, along with 6mm steel bar reinforcement. After being left to cure, the team then mass filled the wall with concrete, repeating this step 3 times to each elevation in order to safely achieve the full 3m flood wall height.
The project was able to celebrate success and demonstrated best practice within the following areas:
Our project team were able to use our established relationship with Cluttons to work in close collaboration with their team. This ensured that any challenges were resolved quickly and efficiently so that the project was successfully completed within the agreed programme.
Network Rail
VolkerRail/Story joint venture were tasked with the £80m project as part of a £137m investment that saw the undertaking of extensive enhancement works to remove several bottlenecks along the route to improve reliability, increase passenger services and aid in freight movements.