Rock Stabilisation Works
Switzerland Terrace, Douglas, Isle of Man |
| November 2011 |
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| Client: |
Hillside Management Co (1983) Ltd. |
| Contractor: |
Colin Jones (Rock Engineering)
Ltd |
| Consulting
Engineers: |
Holmes Grace Consulting Ltd.
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| Design
Engineers: |
Groundsolve Ltd.
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| Description of
Project: |
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Following a
rock fall / landslide in April 2011, which resulted in damage to
properties below, rock netting and rock bolting works were carried out
in Novemeber.
Some 30 tonne of rock was removed from the rock fall using plant in a
confined working area.
Rope access methods were used to carry out all the rock face work.
Works included the installation of 40 rock bolts, 10 of which were 3m
long, and the fixing of 250m2 of rock fall netting.
Duration: 2 Weeks
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| Key personnel: |
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| Project
Coordinator: |
David Jones |
| Contracts Manager: |
Robert Williams |
| Site Agent: |
Darren Moore |
| General Foreman: |
Gary Booton |
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