London Gateway

Project Overview

The London Gateway project, a major deep-sea container port in Essex, UK, involved extensive land reclamation using dredged fill. Landpac’s expertise was called upon for surface compaction of the top 3m on Port 1 and 2, covering 16Ha, following deep compaction works.

Landpac's Solution

Employing High Energy Impact Compaction (HEIC), Landpac ensured the compaction quality of the upper soil layers, essential for the structural integrity of the port’s infrastructure.

Challenges

The project required a stable and durable foundation to support heavy container traffic and port operations, demanding high-quality soil compaction and stability.

Application of HEIC

Container Terminal Areas: HEIC was critical in preparing stable grounds for the container terminals, crucial for heavy loads and operational efficiency.

Berths and Quay Walls: HEIC played a vital role in strengthening the soil beneath these key areas, ensuring safe vessel operations.

Benefits

Improved Soil Stability: HEIC significantly enhanced the soil compaction and load-bearing capacity, crucial for the port’s demanding operations.

Optimised Operational Functionality: The method ensured the port’s infrastructure could withstand the dynamic forces of port activities.

Landpac’s application of HEIC at London Gateway was pivotal in meeting the project’s geotechnical demands, laying the groundwork for one of the UK’s largest port developments and establishing it as a key hub for international trade.

Client: Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group

Principal Contractor: AbiGroup Construction

Ground Improvement Contractor: Landpac

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