Fishpond Weir

Project Value

£300K

Client Name

Kier

Project Type

Waterway Engineering

CPC have been working on and around water since the mid Nineties and as such have gained a vastly experienced workforce.

Fishpond (Crenelated) Weir is located at Woodlesford, Leeds on the Aire & Calder Canal.  The function of the weir is to remove excess water from the navigation and send it into the River Aire just upstream of Fishpond Lock.  Parts of the apron had failed where the gaps in the surface of the apron allowed water through to attack the foundation of the structure.  This caused settlement, which opened more gaps in the apron, which allowed more water through to further erode the foundations.

The weir lies on the off side of the 25m wide canal with no vehicular access.  With plant, labour and 200m3 of concrete to place with the canal having to remain navigable there were logistical issues to overcome throughout the Project.  The project was completed early and within budget to the full satisfaction of Kier and Canal and River Trust.

Principal Features of the Works

  • Partially demolish the existing weir apron
  • Underpin the west training wall with mass concrete.
  • Reconstruct the demolished sections of the stepped apron using fibre reinforced mass concrete with movement joints
  • Backfill scour holes behind west and east training walls with site won concrete material.
  • Topsoil and seed over backfill
  • Access and Site Compound in connection with the works including the mobilisation of craft and plant.

Reinstatement following the works

Client Testimonials

“We have formed not only fantastic working relationships but also lasting friendships. I would not hesitate in working with CPC Civils again, as they are without question the most helpful, skilful and friendly partner you could wish for, and I look forward to developing this already fruitful relationship further in the coming years.”

“Well done Wayne Barron, John Donnellan, Pat Concannon, Conall Cunningham and the CPC team. We had a phone call from Paul Dennison (Severn Trent Water), he and his colleagues are very complimentary of the work at Kingsholm. They praised the tidiness, the setup, the workforce attitude and the standard of workmanship completed at the site ”

“I could sit and write multiple examples where CPC and your team have, in my opinion, gone above and beyond what would normally be expected. I would however just like to say that this ongoing attitude, and excellent working relationship, has not only aided Centro in 2 current Metro extensions it has also given me huge confidence in the planning of 5 further Metro extensions. It’s also made my job very enjoyable”

“Interesting weekend replacing a 12m length of sewer that had collapsed underneath a railway line in Bloxwich. Within 48 hours the team were able to diagnose the problem and work up a design and complete the repair. Amazing collaboration between STW, Amey, CPC and Network Rail”

Carillion have been impressed by the high safety, quality and overall standards of your on-site Supervision, quality of workmanship and the ability to complete the works in line with the agreed programme.  It has been a pleasure working with the team from CPC Civils on the Lower Don Valley Flood Defence Project and we welcome working with them once more on future successful projects

“Just a quick note to say thanks for taking the time to show us round last Thursday – I was very impressed by the way that work at the site was being managed, so please pass my congratulations on to the CPC team”

“A big thank you to the CPC team regarding the Achilles Audit undertaken on site – keep up the good work!”

“First and foremost, thanks to CPC for all the help and advice over the past 12 months. To each and every tradesman, your engineer, steelworkers, shuttering team, stone masons etc, a big thank you. At the risk of embarrassing anyone, we found everyone polite and obliging”

“I would like to thank all those who have worked on this project, especially the men who have been on site every day. In the 8 months of the work we have been kept fully informed at all times of the progress and all those concerned with the work have gone out of their way to be courteous and helpful.”

“Thanks to the installation teams from JP Concrete and CPC Civils  for a safe and excellent quality installation, very good job.”

“I am pleased to tell you that I have been asked by the Project Board to express their appreciation for the way you and your subcontractors have undertaken the District Heating Main Extension contract to date. We appreciate the professional manner in which you have proceeded with the planning and construction of the project despite the uncertain caused by delays in funding approval and agreements with landowners. The Board consider that your working methods, attention to detail, project management and health & saftey are excellent.”

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful opportunity that you provided my students with last week. The effort, time and organisation that went into planning the visit is much appreciated. The resources you have given us are superb and will allow the students to really develop their understanding of flood management in their local area.”

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