CASE STUDY As part of the Thameslink project, a major redevelopment of London Bridge Station is taking place. It will incorporate the construction of a new concourse and eight new bridge decks, along with 7,500m 2 of retail space. The reconfiguration of the tracks will mean that there will be six terminating platforms and nine ‘through’ platforms, resulting in better connections, an increased number of trains and destinations. One of the most challenging aspects of this project is that the station has had to remain operational throughout, with a peak daily flow of up to 122,000 passengers passing through. Cordek were tasked with providing a solution to 7,500m 3 of lightweight structural fill encapsulated within a suitably protective membrane, within a restricted timeframe. Project

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