Mass Gravity Retaining Walls
2017
M1 Junction 21A, Leicestershire
Wilson Bowden Developments
Winvic Construction Ltd
BWB Consulting Ltd
Optimus Point
At Optimus Point, the first phase of the works started in 2016.
Water tanks behind the wall were placed over a concrete slab
Gabion set out at DPD developement location – Autumn 2017
Walls at DPD location completed – the total length of the wall is 230m
The Terramesh wall at Geary’s Bakery location is 100m long by 4.5m high
Terramesh System installed at Geary’s Bakery
Problem
Optimus Point is a popular and sought-after location for warehouse/distribution in the UK and sits off junction 21a of the M1. This 65-acre site is providing industrial warehouses and distribution facilities ranging from 30,000 sq. ft. to 150,000 sq. ft.
Solution
Working for Winvic Construction, Maccaferri has provided a design, supply and installation service to construct several gabion and Terramesh System walls in various locations.
Maccaferri Construction has installed a 4.5m high Terramesh System wall to retain ground forming the plot which has been occupied by Geary’s Bakery and allow for the levelling of the site which will be occupied by James Latham timber merchants.
A 3m high mass gravity gabion wall was also constructed to the south of the plot.