Head Office/Registered Office
2411 London Road
Glasgow
G32 8XT

Tel: 0141 764 2411
Fax: 0141 764 2434

 

North Office
Strathpeffer Road
Dingwall
IV15 9XB

Tel: 01349 860000
Fax: 01349 860005
Waste

Shewalton Landfill Area 2

Client
 North Ayrshire Council
Value
 £0.79m
Engineer
 Halcrow
Programme
 12 Weeks
Contract Form
 Measure and Value
Completed
 2006

Project Description

The purpose of the contract was to construct a new containment cell for North Ayrshire Council as the existing cell had almost reached capacity. The works consisted of importing approxmately 40,000m3 of clay from a local quarry to form and seal the cell, this material being imported and placed within 6 weeks to achieve programme. HDPE Geomembrane was installed, welded and tested to ensure integrity. Drainage pipes were placed at the floor of the cell to direct the water to the lowest corner of the site to then be pumped out during the filling of the cell with waste.

Principal Elements

HDPE 45,000m3
Imported Clay 80,000m3
Clay Liner 7,500m3
Gravel 2,500m3
Sand 2,500m3

Key Issues

  • Site adjacent to existing live landfill cell
  • Working through adverse weather conditions (October to December)

Technical Referee

K Nixon
Engineer, Halcrow
Tel: 0141 404 2401 Fax: 0141 552 2525