Falck Onshore Renewables
Project Type: Construction of peat dams
Value: £15,400.00
Date: January 2015
Construction of peat dams across sheep drains on open ground, re pro ling of peat hagg, and creation of peat bunds to catch water, work was done over a very large area, with very soft and waterlogged peat, also as site was within a working windfarm care had to be taken to conform with windfarm health and safety procedures and access to various parts of the site was hindered by electric cables, additional training undertaken regarding very site speci c hazards.
Project Challenges
Short lead in time – pressure on material supply
Tight project programme
24/7 Working for duration of the projectScope increased throughout the project
Unforeseen ground conditions