08 Oct Western Power Distribution
We recently completed a project for Western Power Distribution that required our team to carry out rock drilling and pipe installation. The client needed our team to drill through 60 metres of mudstone and 93 metres of weak dark brown mottling clay so that a 4 x 11kv cable reinforcement could be installed. Our team gladly took on the project, and after an initial consultation with the client, set out a plan of action to complete the work to a high standard.
The Challenges
This project was to be delivered to the client on a turnkey contract, so our staff needed to set everything in place for the client to act upon at their convenience. Such a contract posed a challenge as our team needed to ensure that all of the specifics were carefully put in place for client convenience. Each aspect of the proposed drilling and installation needed to be meticulously planned out with all the necessary surveys and equipment required decided upon in advance.
Our team needed to outline the best method by which to drill through the mudstone and mottling clay. It was important to come up with a process that would be quick and effective, which involved us needing to recommend and provide suitable equipment. We also needed to decide upon the best method of having the pipes installed and settle on the best type of horizontal direction drilling technology for the project.
The Results
To begin with, our team completed a geotechnical report (CD622) for SWTRA as well as a topographical survey. It was also essential that we carried out route proving along with a geotechnical investigation report. Once all of this was completed, our team worked with the client to settle on an HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling) design as well as an excavation method. Survey monitoring was carried out using a Leica MS60 robotic total station, which helped to make the whole process a smooth one.
The installation of the pipes themselves was to be carried out using specialised horizontal directional drilling technology, which we helped to establish with the client. Our team made sure that all the methods used were suitable for the project at hand and left the client wholly satisfied. Overall, the project proved to be a success and resulted in the client having the necessary reinforcement pipes fitted correctly. Our team were praised for their efforts as well as the excellent results they delivered.
Contact Us
Do you have a similar project on the horizon? If so, you’re sure to benefit from our HDD capabilities and the expertise of our staff. Be sure to reach out to us today if you’d like to discuss any potential projects and get started with our team. Call us now on +44 (0) 1600 772 370 or email your queries to info@gleedservices.co.uk, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
