Acoustics case study

Big Yellow Storage Facility

Background

Galliford Try were appointed to construct a new Big Yellow Storage facility in Wapping which is in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
The project consists of a multi-phased project from: substructure; superstructure work; and an internal fit-out phase.
SRL were appointed by Galliford Try to prepare and submit to the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, S61 (CoPA 1974) applications for the durations of the project.

Challenge

The site was very close to sensitive residential receptors which have been subject to noise and vibration issues from a previous contractor carrying out works on the site.
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets had imposed noise and vibration constraints to help protect sensitive receptors and stakeholders from the effects of the construction work.

Solution

SRL worked very closely with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets EHO’s to gain agreement on noise and vibration levels for the construction project and produced a comprehensive application with appropriate noise and vibration predictions, construction method statements and appropriate mitigation measures.
The application was consented by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and there have been no complaints of noise and vibration from the construction works to date. Completion of the first phase of works is estimated to be the end of September 2025.