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Croydon Riots - Demolition of Dangerous Structures by Deconstruct UK

Deconstruct to make safe structures in Croydon following devastating riots.

 

About the project:

 

Deconstruct UK Ltd, provided their immediate response services to make 'safe' the dangerous structures, after the Croydon riots.

 

The project involved eleven structures affected by fires following street riots in August 2011.

 

Numerous structures were left un-safe as a result of the fires and un-controlled collapses.

 

There was significant risk of contamination from asbestos debris and also live gas and electrical services located in the footpaths and alleys. Around 30 families were made homeless as a result of these fires and a number of others faced a wait to re-enter their adjoining premises.

 

Deconstruct were required to retain as much of the adjoining structures as possible and avoid collateral damage following the making safe of buildings clearly in need of planned demolition. The clear objective was to retain and return safe access to adjoining structures while opening this key road into and out of Croydon.

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Uploaded on November 28, 2011
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