Client Case Study
BGS Utilities
EPS Trenchless Installations, on behalf of BGS Utilities, successfully installed a 63mm SDR11 gas main beneath a busy dual carriageway in Northampton. Using directional drilling to minimise disruption to traffic and road users, the project was completed quickly in a single morning despite very challenging weather conditions.
Project Type
Gas Main Installation Under Major Road
Trenchless Installation Method
Horizontal Directional Drilling
Requirements
Installation of new gas main for industrial unit
Location
Northampton
Distance
50 Meters
Crossing
Busy Dual carriageway near to roundabout
Drilling Suggestion
1 x 63mm SDR11 Gas Main
Constraints
Busy main road with high volume traffic
Existing services present
Rig used
Ditch Witch JT3020 Directional Drill
Ground Conditions
Clay
Installation time
1 Day
BGS Utilities, a leading UK provider of comprehensive utility solutions, excels in project management, ensuring safety, efficiency, and client satisfaction across commercial, housing, and industrial sectors. With over 15 years of experience and recognition from industry governing bodies, they offer tailored services, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Recently, they partnered with EPS Trenchless Installations Ltd for a Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) project, chosen for their unparalleled HDD expertise, promising precision and technical excellence for optimal project outcomes.
This case study details the successful collaboration between EPS Trenchless Installations and BGS Utilities to install a 63mm gas main under a busy section of dual carriageway in Sixfields, Northampton. Despite challenging weather conditions, the project was completed efficiently in just one morning, showcasing the effectiveness of directional drilling techniques and the expertise of the EPS team.
The project faced the dual challenges of executing the installation under adverse weather conditions and ensuring minimal disruption to the busy carriageway. The objectives were clear:
The task involved installing a 63mm SDR11 gas main using a Vermeer D9x13 directional drilling rig, known for its precision and reliability.
The project required meticulous planning, including obtaining the necessary permissions and employing GPRS technology to ensure accurate drilling paths and avoid underground utilities.
The bore path was strategically designed to navigate the undercarriage of the dual carriageway, utilizing the rig’s capabilities to overcome the good clay ground conditions, which were ideal for the operation.
The use of a Ditch Witch JT3020 drill was pivotal, chosen for its suitability in cohesive clay conditions—ideal for the gravity installation method.
The installation was completed in just one morning, with the EPS team overcoming poor weather conditions to ensure the project’s success. BGS Utilities was extremely satisfied with the outcome, highlighting the project’s efficiency and the minimal disruption caused to the local area.
This project exemplifies the benefits of HDD in urban utility installations, particularly in challenging environments. EPS Trenchless Installations demonstrated exceptional skill and determination, completing the work swiftly despite adverse conditions. This case study underscores the importance of expertise, advanced technology, and thorough planning in achieving successful outcomes in the utility sector.
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EPS Trenchless Installations Ltd, Company number: 07739433, Registered office address: 55 Earl Street, Northampton, NN1 3AX Incorporated in England and Wales on 12 August 2011
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