Highmoor Quarry

Highmoor Quarry

PROJECT:

Highmoor Quarry, Oldham, Aerial Environmental Netting

CLIENT:

Veolia Waste Management

PLANNING SUPERVISOR/ENGINEER:

Edge Consultants

MAIN CONTRACTOR:

Geotex Ground Services Ltd

SPECIALIST SUB-CONTRACTOR:

None

CONTRACT:

Aerial netting of quarry from existing fill and south edge to form aerial containment net over Cell 2B.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS:

Farmland surrounding.

WORKS:

Construction of main supporting mast and cable system, suspended aerial cables and netting. Installation of intermediate prop system and retention cables at points of critical height to allow vehicle and tipping access.