Case Study The Challenge The ground conditions predominantly con- sisted of Made Ground overlying the non- cohesive Bagshot Beds. The requirement is to produce a retaining wall requiring mini- mal propping for the construction of the basement box. The scheme was additionally challenging due to the varying ground levels surrounding the site and the need to retain an existing gravity retaining wall running along Exeter Road. The Project The Sector Completion Date Value The proposed development comprises a single and double level basement forming part a major leisure complex development at the former NCP car park on Exeter Road in Bournemouth. Commercial mixed use development February 2015 £600k The Solution The scheme made use of 450mm, 600mm and 750mm diameter CFA piles

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