Environmental monitoring key to iconic power station demolition
Warrington, UK
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After being acquired by Peel NRE in 2022, parts of Warrington’s Fiddler’s Ferry power station were demolished at the end of 2023, including four of the cooling towers. P.P. O’Connor were contracted to carry out these demolition works, with our environmental monitoring playing a key role in protecting the neighbouring residential areas and sensitive infrastructure.
Our solution
To ensure full compliance to UK Control of Pollution Act 1974, P.P. O’Connor partnered with MH International to implement its Enviroguard real-time monitoring solution.
The system was configured to continuously track dust, noise, and vibration levels around the demolition site, providing crucial data to maintain safe working conditions and minimise environmental impact. Six Enviroguard units, each containing all three types of sensors, were strategically positioned around the site to capture accurate readings across all critical areas.
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Once operational, the system delivered instant alerts whenever pre-set thresholds were exceeded, enabling the team to take immediate corrective action. All data was accessible through MH International’s Insite portal, allowing for easy review and transparent reporting to key stakeholders, including Peel NRE and local authorities.
The collaboration with MH International’s dedicated technical team, including regular site visits from their Senior Monitoring Engineer, ensured the equipment functioned optimally throughout the works. The approach proved so effective that P.P. O’Connor purchased additional Enviroguard units for use on future projects. Phase one of the Fiddler’s Ferry demolition was completed successfully in December 2023.
Get in touchThis project was completed by MH International’s parent company using shared personnel, under an intra group informal licence.
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“We found working with team really easy; the knowledgeable and dedicated experts were always on hand to assist. Their Senior Monitoring Engineer specifically visited the site regularly to ensure everything was in place.”