{"id":123039,"date":"2026-04-15T16:03:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maccaferri.com\/uk\/success-stories\/gabion-retaining-wall-solution-for-jd-sports-distribution-centre-expansion-in-rochdale\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T16:03:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:03:28","slug":"gabion-retaining-wall-solution-for-jd-sports-distribution-centre-expansion-in-rochdale","status":"publish","type":"stories","link":"https:\/\/www.maccaferri.com\/uk\/success-stories\/gabion-retaining-wall-solution-for-jd-sports-distribution-centre-expansion-in-rochdale\/","title":{"rendered":"Gabion Retaining Wall Solution for JD Sports Distribution Centre Expansion in Rochdale"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    Rochdale is experiencing rapid industrial growth, with a major expansion underway at Kingsway Business Park to support a new JD Sports distribution centre. The development includes a 630,000 sq ft logistics facility, designed to scale up to nearly two million sq ft through the addition of four mezzanine levels. This large-scale warehouse development presented significant engineering and environmental challenges.<\/p>\n

    A key requirement of the project was the need for a reliable retaining wall system to stabilise surrounding embankments and ensure long-term ground support. At the same time, the visual impact of such a substantial structure on the adjacent countryside needed to be carefully managed. The solution had to combine structural performance, environmental sensitivity, and durability, while also accommodating potential ground settlement over time.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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    Maccaferri, working alongside Winvic Construction, delivered a high-performance gabion retaining wall solution tailored to the needs of the Kingsway Business Park expansion. Installed around the site perimeter, the retaining walls provide essential embankment stabilisation while also acting as an effective screening system to minimise the visual impact of the JD Sports distribution centre on the surrounding rural landscape.<\/p>\n

    The system utilises gabions manufactured from polymer-coated Galmac Zn-Al 5% Double Twist woven mesh, offering superior corrosion resistance and long-term durability. Designed for a 120-year lifespan and certified by the British Board of Agr\u00e9ment (BBA), the solution ensures reliability and compliance with industry standards.<\/p>\n

    To enhance sustainability, the gabions were filled with locally sourced stone, significantly reducing transportation requirements and lowering the project\u2019s carbon footprint. The inherent flexibility of the double twist wire mesh also allows the retaining wall system to accommodate ground movement and settlement without compromising structural integrity, making it an ideal solution for large-scale infrastructure and logistics developments.<\/p>\n

    This project demonstrates how engineered gabion retaining walls can deliver a durable, sustainable, and visually sensitive solution for modern industrial developments.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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