Econ Group Carrying out Enabling works at Brighton Bus Garage, Conway Street.

Role:

Principal Contractor    

Value:

£620k Phase 1

Environment:

Transport Infrastructure

Completion:

ongoing in 2025

Divisions:

Asbestos, Demolition, Waste

Econ Group were appointed as principal contractor for there development of an active bus station in Hove. These works involved removal of all asbestos based products, soft stripping of the building, complex cut and carve, Primary and secondary demolition followed by slabs and foundation removal.

During the works the bus station had to be operational 24/7. This was further complicated by party wall agreements in place which meant legal documents were required along with plans for demolition, dust migration, the control of noise and vibration monitoring. A report was produced and issued to the residents to keep them informed of all planned works. With adjacent structures needing to be preserved and only a section of the building needing to be removed, selective demolition was employed.

Works were completed on time and within budget. We had to maintain a good working relationship with all the bus station staff and they gave us a fantastic reference.  Econ Group have now built a strong relationship with this client and we have been awarded further projects.

Staffing Requirements:

1 x Project Manager1 x Site Manager, 2 x Site Supervisor, 1 x Site Engineer, 2 x plant Operators,

6 x CCDO Operatives2 x CCDO topman. 6 x Asbestos operatives, Asbestos Supervisor.

Equipment Required:

2 x Large DCU, 2 x 21 Tonne Excavators, 2 x 35 Tonne Excavators, 1 x 13 Tonne Roller 2 x Forward Tipping Dumpers

A Glimpse into Conway Bus Street Garage’s History

Conway Bus Street Garage has been a cornerstone of public transportation since its establishment in the early 20th century. Originally designed to accommodate the expanding fleet of city buses, the garage served as a maintenance, storage, and dispatch center. Over the decades, the garage witnessed the transition from older diesel-powered vehicles to more modern fleets, adapting to changing transportation technologies.

The garage was not only a functional space but also a community hub, employing hundreds and supporting the city’s mobility. However, as urban regeneration plans gained momentum, the ageing infrastructure of Conway Bus Street Garage faced challenges meeting current environmental and safety standards.

Today, redevelopment plans envision transforming this historic site into a modern, multi-use facility — but such ambitions require careful planning and extensive enabling works to prepare the ground for construction.

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