Scope
The enabling works for Skanska, Costain and STRABAG joint venture (“SCS”) involves:
- Removal of a substantial retaining wall within the Euston Throat area.
- Excavation and clearance of 14,000m3 waste material to prepare the site for future HS2 construction phases.
- Careful planning and execution in a constrained urban environment, ensuring minimal disruption to surrounding operations and compliance with strict programme requirements.
Challenges and Expertise
Working within a live rail environment and one of London’s busiest transport hubs presents unique challenges. Downwell brings proven expertise in:
- Operating under tight programme constraints while maintaining the highest standards of safety and environmental compliance.
- Deploying specialist plant and equipment for safe and efficient wall removal.
- Implementing processes fully aligned with SCS’s waste management and sustainability requirements, ensuring responsible handling and disposal of materials.
- Maintaining continuous liaison with SCS and HS2 stakeholders to deliver seamless progress.
Progress and Outcome
The project is now live, with heavy machinery arriving on site and works commencing. Initial activities include preparation for the removal of the retaining wall and waste clearance operations.
This phase is critical to the HS2 programme, creating the foundation for future construction at one of London’s busiest transport hubs. Downwell’s involvement demonstrates our capability to deliver high-profile, technically challenging projects in constrained environments while meeting the highest safety and sustainability requirements.
