Story carried out works to install flood protection measures which would protect James Walker & Co’s facility in Cockermouth from a ‘one in 1000’ flood event.
After James Walker’s site in Cockermouth fell victim to over 1 metre of flooding in both 2009 and 2015, flood protection measures were required in order to protect the plant against future flooding, safeguarding jobs, protecting the site and paving the way for future growth.
In order to avoid the possibility of moving the factory to a new site, flood defence measures were designed to offer protection from a ‘one in 1000’ flood event, allowing James Walker & Co to protect the future of over 400 employees at the 13-acre site.
The project was funded by Cumbria LEP as part of a Growth Deal programme of investment to support Cumbria’s economy.
11068m³ factory area
protected by flood wall
360 litres per second
pumping station combined flow rate
The main scope of works for the project included:
Throughout the project, the Story team worked collaboratively with James Walker, ensuring the construction phasing maintained uninterrupted factory production. The project was repeat business having being recommended by designers Cluttons LLP, after the successful completion of McVities flood defence works in Carlisle.
As part of our commitment to ’doing it right’, we pride ourselves on assisting our clients with cost efficient design enhancement solutions, our quality control and aftercare service.
Story were very professional in their approach, through from the bidding process to commencing work, to final completion. They have good project management skills and good attention to detail.
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.