Giant arch delivered to Leeds facility
A GIANT arch, thought to be part of the largest ever timber frame structure of its type to be built in the UK, has been installed at a recycling and energy recovery facility in Leeds.
The 42-metre high arched frame, which will form part of the Leeds Recycling and Energy Recovery Facility in Leeds, is being designed to compliment the surrounding environment.
Work has been progressing on the timber structure since early June and the arch arriving on site represents a major milestone in the construction project.
The RERF facility is being built by Clugston Construction with partner CNIM, under contract with Veolia, for Leeds City Council.
Once completed in Summer 2015, it will divert over 200,000 tonnes of household waste away from landfill, using the remaining unrecyclable material to generate electricity.
Clugston Construction project manager Tony Wing said: “We have progressed at the facility in Leeds as expected. Everyone who is working on site is proud to be part of such an exciting project that will provide so many benefits to the Leeds community.”
The design of the facility comes from internationally renowned architect Jean-Robert Mazaud of S’pace Architects in France. The frame has been supplied by German timber specialist, Hess Timber, whose recent work includes the D1 tower in Dubai and the Museum of the Foundation Louis Vuitton in Paris.
Clugston Construction has offices in Swillington, Leeds.
