Client: Cheetham Hill Construction
Duration: 14 weeks
Location: Mauldeth Road, Manchester
Cheetham Hill Construction needed to carry out upgrade works to the debris screen at Mauldeth Road, Manchester. The works required the watercourse to be dammed and flow diverted to allow safe access on both sides of the channel and culvert. A temporary bypass system had to be designed and installed to handle flows efficiently while enabling phased construction in a confined site.
We, Robert Nicholas, were appointed for our proven ability to deliver temporary water management solutions in complex, phased works. Our expertise in damming, flume pipe installation, and site-specific bypass design ensured the project could be completed safely, efficiently, and without compromising the construction programme.
The works were delivered in two phases to enable safe construction on both sides of the channel. In phase one, we installed an 8m x 1.5m high EUR125 temporary dam upstream and two 4m x 1.25m high dams downstream. Between them, a 30m run of 1200mm rigid flume pipe was laid to divert the flow.
The flume incorporated two 45-degree bends to align with the site geometry, and a temporary debris screen was installed at the flume inlet to prevent blockages. Once phase one works were complete, the flume was repositioned to the opposite side of the channel for phase two.
By managing flows in this way, the team provided dry, safe working areas while maintaining watercourse continuity. The approach minimised disruption, allowed for precise sequencing of the debris screen upgrade, and demonstrated Robert Nicholas’ capability in delivering bespoke temporary works for challenging water management requirements.