Client: Transport Scotland
Main Contractor: AWPR Joint Venture
Contract Duration: 20 months
Contract Value: £5.5m
Summary of Albion Works:
- Largest ever road blasting contract to take place in Scotland
- Approximate volume of over 1.8 million m³ of rock blasted
- Stabilisation of embankment supporting A93 at Milltimber
- Stitch Drilling works throughout the site
Technical Difficulties:
- Blasting within 50.0m of residential properties
- Strict vibration limits
- Close Proximity to Shell/BP pipeline
- Blasting within 10.0m of A90 Dual Carriageway
- Provision Design Consultancy Services