Mechanical Plant Decommissioning – The Savoy Hotel

Project involved: Machinery and Heavy Plant Dismantling and Removal

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Brief Description

KpH Environmental was appointed to undertake the removal of major mechanical plant from the basement of one of London’s most prestigious and operationally sensitive buildings, the Savoy Hotel.The scope of works included the dismantling and removal of four 30-tonne standby generators and four 60-tonne boilers, all located within confined basement plant rooms with highly restricted access.

Scope of work

Hand dismantling of:
- x4 30-tonne standby generators
- x4 60-tonne boilers
Segmentation of plant into manageable sections weighing between 1–3 tonnes
Design, installation, testing and certification of a bespoke hoist and beam system
Controlled lifting and removal of plant sections from the basement
Environmental jet washing of basement areas using specialist cleansing detergents
Removal of waste and liquids via vacuum tankers positioned approximately 30 metres from the work area

Key Challenges

Extremely confined working environment
Restricted access routes within a live, high-profile hotel setting
Complex logistics associated with removing large-scale plant in sections
Requirement for rigorous safety controls and certified lifting solutions

Outcome:

All generators and boilers were safely dismantled and removed without incident, despite the challenging conditions and restricted access. Following completion of the removal works, the basement areas were thoroughly cleaned and prepared, allowing refurbishment works to proceed in line with the hotel’s future operational requirements.

This project highlights KpH Environmental’s capability to deliver complex heavy plant removal projects within sensitive, high-value environments while maintaining the highest standards of safety, planning and execution.