Location:Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
Client:Hull City Council
Value:£900,000
Scott Street Bridge, a Grade II listed structure, had significant deterioration, making it structurally unsafe and at risk of collapsing. The dismantling process had to address both the instability of the bridge and historic conservation requirements, including the removal and conservation of Banksy street art, while ensuring environmental protection.
The methodology for the dismantling of the bridge leaf’s had to therefore accommodate both the structural instability issues whilst addressing the historic conservation requirements (inclusive of removal and conservation of Banksy street art) and meeting the necessary environmental protection measures. The main steelwork to the bridge had deteriorated to such an extent that the bridge was unsafe and in danger of collapse from minimal external intervention. Historic England would not at first recognise this and initially objected to the works.
Alan Wood & Partners (AWP) provided engineering design and project management services throughout the project inclusive of the applications for Planning Approval, Listed Building consent, Marine Licence and Environmental Permit. Following the successful conclusion of the consenting process, AWP continued to develop the tender package, mange the tender process and successfully appoint and supervise a competent contractor to undertake the works under an NEC Option A contract.
The poor condition of the structure influenced the deconstruction method developed . The project included removing the Banksy artwork for display, carefully dismantling the main structure while preserving cast items like shafts, saddles, and hydraulic cylinders, and repairing balustrades, gas lamps, and posts. Street work involved reclaiming granite setts, removing old street furniture, and installing temporary parapet rails.
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