DRS work with Leadbitter on Northy Road, Bodmin
HBG award DRS Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) contract 
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DRS work with MCA on Severn Sands Vessel
DRS Demolition National Limited has successfully salvaged the Severn Sands vessel from the Torridge Estuary.
After successfully towing the vessel from its un authorised location upstream to Yellands Quay the vessel was beached adjacent to the jetty and secured.
Due to the nature of its cargo and high levels of asbestos present within the engine room and lubricants present careful and compliant removal was nesacarry to prepare the vessel to be cut up for disposal.
Vessel removal was undertaken by a 360 high reach excavator with shear and grab attachments reducing the vessel systematically and progressively to beach level.
The whole project was closely monitored by the Environmental Agency, Natural England, MCA and County / Local Council’s ensuring all work undertaken complied with the highest environmental and safety standards.
The operation involved constant monitoring of beach areas and the water quality within the estuary.
This operation generated much interest from local residents and users of the adjacent Tarka Trail who regularly monitored the vessel removal and were pleased to see a long term hazard removed from the area.
DRS Demolition National Limited were pleased to be able to assist with this operation and bring it to a successful conclusion.
Top Gear - The Motorhome one.
Back in May this year, the BBC show’s Top Gear decided it would be a good idea to drive an improvised motorhome off a 150ft cliff. Why? Why not!
Watched by millions, we saw Jeremy Clarkson sitting on the beach eating an ice cream whilst in the background his Motorhome was trickled off the cliff above Harland Quay.
All environmental precautions were in place, oil, battery and various fluids were all removed before the drop happened. Guided by DRS, the vehicle was positioned to allow recoverable salvage from the beach area.
Once on the beach, DRS responded quickly due to the incoming tides, successfully recovering the vehicle to the quayside using a 360 excavator. It was then later transported back, by DRS, to the BBC Top Gear studio to show the audience the vehicle in its surprisingly good condition considering its fate.
We would like to thank the BBC for giving us this opportunity to work with them on a fantastic show.
HBG award DRS Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) contract
DRS have recently commenced internal & external demolition work at Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) for HBG Construction.
The project involves the refurbishment, upgrade & extension of the existing Grade II listed building in Queen Street, Exeter. The scheme includes the construction of a major new extension located over 2 levels which will house the new entrance, exhibitions gallery and new museum shop.
Further project information can be obtained by the following link:
http://www.exeter.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=8558
DRS complete A30 Tolvaddon Bridge Deck Demolition
DRS have successfully completed the demolition/dismantling of the A30 Tolvaddon bridge, Camborne.
The works were carried out in 2 phases, both phases being completed ahead of programme.
Following detailed design and planning the road surfacing was removed to expose the concrete deck. The deck was cut longitudinally by Rock Saw into 2.0m segments, seven segments in phase 1 and 8 segments in phase 2. The abutment walls were exposed and removed to below the underside of deck. Surfacing, approach slabs and fill material were removed for Dean & Dyball from both sides of the bridge deck prior to the next phase of work.
Phase 1 Westbound - Each segment was lifted down on to the A3047 carriageway below the deck. Special protection measures were put in place to ensure the carriageway was not damaged. These were broken in half then loaded onto transportation and taken to the DRS facility for recycling.
Phase 2 Eastbound - The deck segments were lifted onto the newly constructed Wetsbound deck. Special protection measures were put in place to ensure the new deck was not damaged. Each segment was cut in half using a wire saw then loaded onto transportation and taken to the DRS facility for recycling.
Two cranes were used to tandem lift each segment, the heaviest segment being 107 tonnes.
DRS employed the specialist services of Benaim (UK) to provide a detailed demolition design.
Please see a selection of photographs below.
DRS - Ice Prince Cargo Clean Up Contract
DRS were awarded the contract to carry out the cargo clean up operation from the Ice Prince Cargo Vessel which sank on 15th January. The Ice Prince sank in rough weather approximately 26 miles South South East of Portland Bill losing 2000 tonnes of timber cargo.
(50 09.9N 002. 02. 08W)
DRS Emergency Response Teams worked with the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) and local authorities to ensure that the clean up operation was carried out quickly and safely. Specialist Plant and Equipment was used during the clean up operation to deal with the situation along the South coast of England.
For further details contact:
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency Press Office
023 8032 9401
or visit the MCA website @
MSC Napoli
DRS continue work on the MSC Napoli container ship project.
Work started back in January 2007, when DRS were called in to clear washed up cargo and containers from Branscombe Beach and the South West Coast line.
Although Branscombe Beach has reopened, DRS are still on site ensuring that any debris washed up along the coastline is safely removed.
DRS will continue to work from Branscombe until the remaining section of the stricken ship is removed.
Further information and updates will be regularly available in our news section.
DRS work with Leadbitter on Northy Road, Bodmin
DRS have recently commenced work on the demolition of 60 homes in Northy Road, Bodmin. Working with Leadbitter on part of the major regeneration scheme bought to fruision by Cornwall Council and Devon and Cornwall Housing Association.
DRS on the A30 Tolvaddon bridge project.
