Case Study

Old Shredded Wheat Factory – Welwyn Garden City

Project Overview

Platinum Scaffolding was contracted to provide access solutions at the Old Shredded Wheat Factory, a landmark site in Welwyn Garden City undergoing major redevelopment. A large circular cylinder, decorated with distinctive artwork, needed to be safely dismantled to create space for a new entrance.

Scope of Works

  • Bespoke scaffold installation to fully encase the circular structure
  • Designed for safe access during removal works
  • Careful planning to preserve safety in a busy redevelopment environment

Challenges

  • Working on a cylindrical structure, requiring non-standard scaffold design
  • Ensuring the artwork and surrounding site were protected during dismantling
  • Coordinating with redevelopment teams to meet deadlines

Outcome

The scaffold enabled the safe and controlled removal of the cylinder, clearing the way for the new development entrance. The project demonstrated Platinum Scaffolding’s expertise in handling complex, bespoke access solutions for regeneration projects.

Key Achievements

  • Scaffold for a non-standard cylindrical structure
  • Safe removal of an iconic feature
  • Delivered on schedule to support redevelopment

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