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Helix Heat Network Repair

Project Location: 

Newcastle

Client Name:

Bring Energy

Valmech, part of OCU Group, was appointed by Bring Energy to carry out repair works to a leaking section of the district heating network at Corporation Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, adjacent to the Helix development.

  • Locating and safely exposing the leak before confirming the final repair methodology

  • Delivering excavation works within a busy public-facing environmentcontaining multiple existing utilities and services requiring secure segregation and controlled access

  • Implementing permit-controlled isolation of a live district heating network, requiring coordination, recording and client approval

Challenge

Project Description: 

Valmech, part of OCU Group, was appointed by Bring Energy to carry out repair works to a leaking section of the district heating network at Corporation Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, adjacent to the Helix development. 


The works involved investigatory excavation to locate and expose the leak, followed by mechanical repair or replacement of the affected pipework. Delivered within a live, public-facing environment, the scheme required secure site segregation, controlled access, permit-managed isolations and careful excavation in a utilitydense corridor.

  • Established a secure working perimeter using Heras fencing and controlled pedestrian access points

  • Utilised a combination of mechanical excavation, hand digging and vacuum excavation to safely expose the leak

  • Incorporated flexible temporary works design to allow excavation support if ground conditions or depth requirements changed

  • Coordinated all repair activities with the client through formal isolation permits, ensuring safe drainage and re-pressurisation of the network

Solution

Key Stats:

  • Excavation and repair of DN200 pre-insulated district heating pipework

  • Full scope including excavation, repair, backfilling and reinstatement

  • Two week programme delivered in live public environment

  • Successfully identified and enabled repair of the leaking district heating main with strict adherence to permit and isolation procedures

  • Ensured operative and public safety through effective site segregation and controlled access throughout the programme

  • Delivered high-quality reinstatement in line with urban highway standards

  • Supported continued operation and reliability of the district heating network serving the Helix development

Outcome

2 Weeks

Duration

Valmech, part of OCU Group, was appointed by Bring Energy to carry out repair works to a leaking section of the district heating network at Corporation Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, adjacent to the Helix development.
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