Reconomy Solutions, then called Wastefile UK were contracted by the management company JFK (Group) Ltd to carry out demolition work on the former pithead building at Methil, Fife on behalf of Scottish Enterprise.
The scope of work involved the deconstruction of an unstable derelict building that had been previously used as the pithead building. Scottish Enterprise were concerned due to its proximity to an electric sub-station. The building also presented a heath & safety risk to both workers on the site and children illegally trespassing on the site. The building was situated within a valley with restricted access around the perimeter. A type 3 survey identified asbestos cement sheets on the roof of the building that required removing and disposing from the site.
The overall demolition strategy was designed to address the problems relating to restricted access and the unsafe nature of the building. Asbestos cement roofing sheets required removing and segregating from other building materials in order to minimise costs associated with the disposal of hazardous waste. Careful working practices and maximum protection was required around the electric sub-station to prevent any damage resulting from the demolition work.
Reconomy Solutions deployed specialist plant, site management and resources to undertake the work over a one-week period. A long reach tracked excavator was deployed on site with the capability to work from a distance of 30 metres. This ultimately eliminated the need to work near or within the building reducing the risk to operatives from the unstable structure or falling debris.
The asbestos cement roof was demolished in the first instance directing the debris inside the building onto the concrete hard standing. The material was then collected using the long reach and stockpiled on a tarpaulin sheet. A hazardous waste landfill was resourced and 8 wheel tipper wagons were deployed to remove the material. Remaining structural walls were carefully deconstructed in order that debris fell into the building and avoided the electric sub-station.
The main objective to deconstruct the building in a safe manner was successfully achieved ahead of timeframe. Asbestos cement roof sheets were effectively segregated to achieve our objective of minimising the disposal costs to the customer. A total of 80 tonnes were removed from site to a licensed landfill site.
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