Teesworks

Project Overview

MGL Demolition was a contractor on the framework to manage the extensive demolition requirements across Teesworks, the former steelworks site on Teesside. We completed several demolition and decommissioning projects on the site, including six controlled explosive demolitions:

• March 2021 – Surge Bunker: The structure within the Coal Handling Area was approximately 30 metres tall and weighed an estimated 500 tonnes.
• April 2021 – Blending Bunkers: The blowdown included high-level sections of conveyors 115 and 124. The structure was approximately 45 metres tall and weighed an estimated 600 tonnes.
• October 2021 – Flux Bunker and Junction House 68: This was the first blowdown within the Raw Materials Handling (RMH) Area. The 45-metre structures fed the Redcar Blast Furnace and weighed an estimated 3000 tonnes.
• November 2021—Junction House 42: The initial works to demolish a 20-metre section of high-level conveyor and Junction House 42 formed part of the larger blowdown that took place a month later.
• December 2021—Ore Bunker and Junction House 43: This was the first night blowdown. The 2000-tonne bunker stored iron ore, which fed the Blast Furnace and Junction House 43.
• March 2022—Junction Houses 40 and 41: These structures were part of the network of high-level conveyors that moved raw materials from their stock grounds to bunkers, ready to be used in the iron and steel-making process. The blowdown was in an extremely confined area due to the proximity of the Redcar Bulk Terminal (RBT) live plant and was safely executed with perfect accuracy.

Challenges

The demolition projects presented various challenges, including the size and weight of the structures, the confined areas, and the need for precise execution. Each demolition required meticulous planning and coordination to ensure safety and accuracy. Our expertise and meticulous planning ensured the successful and safe completion of these complex demolition projects.

Summary

The demolition of the coal handling facility will help unlock the site for further investment and accelerate the next phase of redevelopment. This brings new opportunities and real positive change for future generations. By preparing the UK’s largest freeport for investors, we are contributing to the economic growth and development of the region. We are proud to be part of this transformation project.