Client
J Murphy & Sons Limited
Sector
Rail
Value
£900,000
Completion Date
June 2016
Duration
26 weeks
Detail
Scope of Works
Gritblast and Painting the 10 Span Viaduct, prepared to SA2 ½ and protective coatings to the XM92/M24 RT98 specification.
Each span was approximately 600m2. Full encapsulation was required. Main works undertaken during normal working hours, including night shifts, whilst trackside works were undertaken in possession.
Challenges
Network Rail required the scheme to be completed by March 2016 which necessitated a degree of acceleration and night working. The completion date was successfully achieved.
Working over water necessitated containment to prevent pollution of the watercourse. Safety of operative was paramount during these works. A safety boat was employed during the works.