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SECTION 3 - SITE CLEARANCE AND DEMOLITION

Table of Contents
3.001 Site Clearance
3.002 Pre-demolition Survey and Waste Management Plan
3.003 Contaminated Materials
3.004 Demolition
3.005 Order of Demolition
3.006 Nature of Materials
3.007 Control of Demolition
3.008 Existing Services
3.009 Disposal of Materials
3.010 Materials for Retention
3.011 Making Good Voids
3.012 Making Good Damage
3.013 Underground Voids
3.014 Confined Spaces
3.015 Asbestos
3.016 Dust
3.017 Noise and Vibration
3.018 Artificial Lighting
3.019 Standards and Codes of Practice

Appendices
Appendix 3.1 Dismantling of Warehouse T3
Appendix 3.2 Dismantling and Re-erection of SAGT Gatehouses

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SECTION 3 - SITE CLEARANCE AND DEMOLITION

3.001 Site Clearance
Site clearance shall extend to the areas indicated on Drawing Nos. D105234 / SHE-L / 6000,
6001 and 6010. Vegetation within the areas delineated is minimal and site clearance shall be
generally limited to the removal of built environment materials and debris.

3.002 Pre-demolition Survey and Waste Management Plan

Pre-demolition Survey

A detailed investigation of existing structures and facilities to be demolished shall be

undertaken, in order to produce a safe effective method for demolition.

The condition of structures and facilities to be retained shall be surveyed prior to any
demolition of adjacent works, including taking illustrative photographs where appropriate, in
order to assess any claimed damage resulting from such demolition.

Waste Management Plan

The Contractor shall prepare a comprehensive Waste Management Plan (WMP) for the
Works and submit it to the Engineer within 28 days of the Commencement Date for his
approval.

The WMP shall contain method statements, storage and disposal details for all waste
produced during the completion of Works.

The WMP shall identify those elements of the Works requiring further investigation and the
form of investigation proposed (including details of tests and testing facilities to be used)

3.003 Contaminated Materials

The structures identified for demolition on Drawing No. D105234/SHE – L / 6010 are
assumed, by nature of their age and the type of cladding materials evident, to contain
asbestos cement products (roof sheets etc.)

The Contractor shall present his proposals for the sampling, testing and disposal of
contaminated materials within the Waste Management Plan.

Materials containing asbestos

The Contractor shall submit as part of the WMP, detailed method statements for the removal
of all asbestos contaminated materials.

All potentially contaminated materials shall be treated as contaminated until testing has
confirmed the absence of hazardous material.

Contaminated materials shall be removed and segregated separately from other materials at
all time.

All contaminated materials shall be disposed off in accordance with prevailing regulations.
Disposal sites shall be identified and the approval for their use obtained from the Regulatory
Authority and the Engineer. The Regulatory Authorities for land sites are CMC and CEA and
for off shore sites are MPPA.

All materials disposed to dumps off site shall be recorded and certified appropriately and
records copied to the Engineer.

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3.004 Demolition
Demolition shall be carried out in accordance with British Standard 6187 and to the extent
described on the Drawings.

For all works of demolition the Contractor will be deemed to have thoroughly investigated and
inspected the work required, including all abandoned services, pits, tanks, manholes and
other foundations and be fully conversant with its nature and extent or have made full
allowance for the risks involved in not undertaking such investigations and inspections and to
have allowed in his prices for all temporary supports, protective measures, intermittent
working and temporary maintenance of services as necessary. Method Statements
describing the Contractor's proposed demolition shall be submitted to the Engineer for
comment not less than 14 days before work commences. These shall detail sequence and
methods of demolition, procedures to protect persons and property, and so on.

3.005 Order of Demolition

Demolition work shall accord with the general order of procedure for the Contract as a whole
and be as detailed by the Contractor in his programme. Demolition shall be carried out so as
to cause the minimum interference to port users.

3.006 Nature of Materials

Notwithstanding descriptions of the nature of materials shown on the Drawings demolition
shall be carried out in any material found on the Site.

3.007 Control of Demolition

The Contractor shall be entirely responsible for the safety of adjoining structures and for the
stability of adjoining ground throughout all works of demolition. Such works shall be carried
out in an expeditious manner and demolition sites and all roads shall be maintained in a
clean and tidy condition.

3.008 Existing Services

The Contractor shall take all steps necessary to protect and maintain continuity of existing
services at all times, including keeping them clean of debris.

The temporary or permanent disconnection or diversion of drains and/or services shall be

carried out only on receipt of written permission to do so from the relevant authorities.

3.009 Disposal of Materials

Deposition of demolition materials within the Works

No material arising from the demolition Works shall be deposited within the permanent Works
without the prior approval of the Engineer.

Approval of the Engineer, should it be granted, shall require that all materials for inclusion in
the Works are demolished, stored and transported in a manner guaranteed to ensure their
segregation from unsuitable materials at all times.

Other materials arising from demolition works which are unsuitable for inclusion in the Works
shall become the property of the Contractor, unless otherwise stated, and shall be removed
from the Site.

3.010 Materials for Retention

Materials resulting from site clearance and demolition which are required by the Contract to
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protected from damage (as far as that is practicable) during site clearance and demolition,
transport and subsequent storage at the locations described in the Contract.

Demolition of Specific Structures:

Warehouse T3

The structure identified as “Warehouse T3” on Drawing No. D105234/ SHE - L./ 6010
contains elements of particular historic interest. These elements shall be carefully removed
during demolition and retained for the Employer. Demolition of Warehouse T3 shall be
carried out in a manner suitable for the preservation of the following principal items:
(i) Timber roof trusses and beams
(ii) Doors, door frames, windows and window frames
(iii) Brickwork (original)

The Contractor shall indicate within his method statements measures to be taken to
preserve, if practicable, the above items.

Should it become apparent at the time of demolition that the careful dismantling required to
preserve the listed items is or becomes impracticable then approval for changes to the
demolition methods shall be obtained from the Engineer.

Items for demolition associated with Warehouse T3 include lean-to structures and more
recent blockwork external and internal walls. These are not subject to the need for
preservation.

Material for retention arising from the demolition of Warehouse T3 shall be removed from the
Site and stored within the Port area, as directed by the Engineer.

SAGT Gatehouses

The careful demolition of the SAGT gatehouses shall not commence prior to the demolition of
the port structures within the ‘alternative vehicle marshalling area.’ The original gatehouses
shall not be decommissioned until alternative temporary gatehouse structures have been
erected, all service connections made and the marshalling area cleared and prepared in
accordance with the Contract.

The Engineer shall act as the liaison between the Contractor and SAGT personnel for the
duration of the relocation Works. All programmes and method statements shall be forwarded
to SAGT via the Engineer for their information and comments not less than 60 days prior to
the programmed commencement of the relevant works.

Elements of the original gatehouses to be retained for further re-use or supply to SAGT
management are indicated on Drawings No. D105234/ SHE – L / 6500 & 6501.

3.011 Making Good Voids

Voids left by removing facilities, structures etc shall be back filled with approved compacted
fill or as otherwise agreed with the Engineer. Approved replacement fill material shall be
placed in accordance with Section 4 “Earthworks above Water Level”.

3.012 Making Good Damage

Existing features including paving, structures and services both on and off the Site damaged
as a consequence of site clearance and demolition shall be made good at the Contractor's
expense.

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3.013 Underground Voids

Underground voids discovered during site clearance and demolition shall be recorded,
marked and where necessary guarded and illuminated on Site before demolition is
undertaken in order to prevent accidents.

3.014 Confined Spaces

Staff working in confined spaces should be fully trained and provided with appropriate gas
detection and safety equipment.

3.015 Asbestos
Asbestos discovered during demolition shall be handled and removed from Site in
accordance with safe working practice and the provisions of Clause 3.003.

3.016 Dust
Dust created by demolition shall be kept to a minimum, if necessary by water spraying.

3.017 Noise and Vibration

Noise and times of working on demolition shall be within the limits stated in relevant
regulations. Appropriate personal protective equipment including hearing protection shall be
provided.

All demolition work shall be carried out in a manner such that vibrations are minimised,
thereby avoiding potential damage to adjacent structures.

3.018 Artificial Lighting

Adequate artificial lighting levels appropriate to safe demolition working shall be provided.

3.019 Standards and Codes of Practice

Standards and other codes relevant to this Section include:

BS 6187 Code of Practice for Demolition

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APPENDIX 3.1

DISMANTLING OF WAREHOUSE T3

Table of Contents

A3.1.1 Scope
A3.1.2 Joint Inspection and Recording
A3.1.3 Services
A3.1.4 Dismantling
A3.1.5 Markings
A3.1.6 Care
A3.1.7 Storage
A3.1.8 Damaged Components

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APPENDIX 3.1:

DISMANTLING OF WAREHOUSE T3

A3.1.1 Scope
The warehouse T3 shall be dismantled so that all elements of heritage value are retained for
possible future use within the heritage site. Dismantling shall include exercising reasonable
care in preserving as much original material for reuse as possible, including safe storage in
secure, covered areas, where appropriate, to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The ‘lean-to’
annexes to the original shed shall be demolished in accordance with the general
requirements of "Site Clearance and Demolition".

A3.1.2 Joint Inspection and Recording

Prior to the Contractor commencing demolition or dismantling, the Engineer and the
Contractor shall jointly inspect the warehouse. The Contractor shall prepare a photographic
record and detailed schedules of the conditions of the shed and the shed's fixtures and
fittings and the areas immediately adjacent to the shed and annexes. The photographs and
schedules shall be provided to the Engineer. The Engineer and Contractor shall agree which
scheduled items are in sound condition, which are not, which are not but which should be
stored nevertheless for making good by others.

A3.1.3 Services
Before commencing work electrical, sanitation, telephone and other services shall be
disconnected or diverted.

Electrical fittings shall be checked by the Contractor for functionality in their current location,
as far is reasonably possible and a schedule of working lighting and power fittings prepared
jointly. The schedule shall be submitted to the Engineer prior to dismantling.

A3.1.4 Dismantling
Dismantling for reuse shall include all roof trusses and beams, original brickwork, where
practicable, steelwork including bolts and fixings, doors and frames, windows, fittings and
furnishing and other material determined by the Engineer following the inspection.

A3.1.5 Markings
All reusable components shall be clearly marked for identification when storing. The
Contractor shall provide a schedule recording the location and coding of each marked
component.

A3.1.6 Care
The Contractor shall exercise reasonable care in the demolition dismantling, handling,
transport and storage of all salvaged components in order to minimise damage or loss.

A3.1.7 Storage
All components for re-use shall be stored above ground on platforms, skids or other means
of support and shall be kept free from dirt, grease and other deleterious matter, to the
approval of the Engineer. Precautions shall be taken to protect the components against
corrosion. Where required by the Engineer some items shall be stored in weatherproof
conditions.

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A3.1.8 Damaged Components

Any components that in the opinion of the Engineer are damaged as a result of a lack of
exercise of reasonable care by the Contractor shall be repaired or replaced with components
of similar standard and age at the Contractor's expense.

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APPENDIX 3.2

DISMANTLING AND RE-ERECTION OF SAGT GATEHOUSES

Table of Contents

A3.2.1 Scope
A3.2.2 Joint Inspection and Recording
A3.2.3 Services
A3.2.4 Dismantling
A3.2.5 Markings
A3.2.6 Care
A3.2.7 Storage
A3.2.8 Excess Components
A3.2.9 Steelwork Re-erection
A3.2.10 Damaged Components
A3.2.11 Damaged Steelwork Protection
A3.2.12 Re-use of Fixings and Fittings
A3.2.13 High Strength Friction Grip Bolts
A3.2.14 Assembly and Re-erection

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APPENDIX 3.2

DISMANTLING AND RE-ERECTION OF SAGT GATEHOUSES

A3.2.1 Scope
The SAGT Gatehouse and canopy indicated on Drawings. No. D105234/SHE – L./ 6500 &
6501, shall be dismantled and re-erected at the location shown. Dismantling shall include
exercising reasonable care in preserving as much original material for reuse as possible,
including safe storage in secure, covered areas, where appropriate, to the satisfaction of the
Engineer.

A Temporary gatehouse and canopy of similar structure shall initially be erected within the
temporary SAGT marshalling area indicated on Drawings No D105234/SHE-L/6020-6025.
The gatehouse will remain in this location whilst Works progress elsewhere in the SAGT site.
Upon completion of the new SAGT marshalling area and after SAGT have commenced
operations at the new facilities the gatehouse shall dismantled.

All works affecting the SAGT operations shall be coordinated via the Engineer. No works
shall commence in the SAGT area without the prior consent of SAGT management
confirmed to the Contractor in writing by the Engineer.

A3.2.2 Joint Inspection and Recording

Prior to the Contractor commencing demolition or dismantling the Engineer and the
Contractor shall jointly inspect the gatehouse and canopy. The Contractor shall prepare a
photographic record and detailed schedules of the existing conditions of the gate house and
the its fixtures and fittings and the areas immediately adjacent to the gate house and
annexes. The photographs and schedules shall be provided to the Engineer. The Engineer
and Contractor shall agree on those schedules which items are in sound condition, which are
not, which are not but which should be stored nevertheless for making good by others.

A3.2.3 Services
Before commencing work electrical, sanitation, telephone and other services shall be
disconnected or diverted.

Electrical fittings shall be checked by the Contractor for functionality in their current location,
as far is reasonably possible and a schedule of working lighting and power fittings prepared
jointly. The schedule shall be submitted to the Engineer prior to dismantling.

A3.2.4 Dismantling
Dismantling for reuse shall include all steelwork, including bolts and fixings, cabins, doors
and frames, windows, fittings and furnishing and other material determined by the Engineer.

SAGT equipment contained in the cabins shall be disconnected and if necessary removed in
accordance with guidance from SAGT. Should SAGT chose to carry out these operations
the Contractor shall afford such access as may be required by the SAGT staff

A3.2.5 Markings
All reusable components shall be clearly marked for identification when storing and re-
erecting. The Contractor shall provide a schedule recording the location and coding of each
marked component.

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A3.2.6 Care
The Contractor shall exercise reasonable care in the demolition, dismantling, handling,
transport and storage of all components designated for reuse in order to minimise damage or
loss.

Cladding and roof sheets, too fragile to permit dismantling and reuse, are to disposed of to
licensed dumping area off site. No materials shall be disposed of without the consent of the
Engineer.

Materials which are not reusable because of excess damage resulting, in the opinion of the
Engineer, from the Contractor’s failure to exercise reasonable care shall be replaced by the
Contractor at no cost to the Employer or SAGT.

A3.2.7 Storage
All components for re-use shall be stored above ground on platforms, skids or other means
of support and shall be kept free from dirt, grease and other deleterious matter, to the
approval of the Engineer. Precautions shall be taken to protect the components against
corrosion. Where required by the Engineer items shall be stored in weatherproof conditions.

A3.2.8 Excess Components

Functional components not to be used shall remain the property of SAGT. Such components
shall be handed over to the Employer who may require them to be delivered to a storage
location within the Port.

A3.2.9 Steelwork Re-erection

Structural steelwork complies where relevant with Section 11 of the Specification "Structural
Steelwork".

A3.2.10 Damaged Components

Any components that in the opinion of the Engineer are damaged as a result of a lack of
exercise of reasonable care by the Contractor shall be replaced by new components at the
Contractor's expense.

A3.2.11 Damaged Steelwork Protection

Steelwork protective coatings which are damaged during dismantling, handling, storage,
assembly and re-erection shall be repaired in accordance with Section 28 "Protective
Coatings".

A3.2.12 Re-use of Fixings and Fittings

All items proposed for re-use shall be inspected by the Engineer and their re-use shall be
subject to his agreement.

A3.2.13 High Strength Friction Grip Bolts

The Contractor shall remove from Site all high strength friction grip bolts removed during
dismantling the shed. Their re-use shall not be allowed. New high strength friction grip bolts
and nuts shall be provided.

A3.2.14 Assembly and Re-erection

The Contractor shall submit method statements for the temporary and permanent gatehouse
re-erection to the Engineer for approval prior to commencing the work.

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