Tank Decommissioning & Removal – Whitehall Court, London

Project involved: Tank Cleaning, Tank Decommissioning, Tank Removal

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Brief Description

KpH Environmental was appointed to undertake the controlled decommissioning and removal of a redundant underground fuel storage tank located beneath the Whitehall Court estate in central London.The tank was positioned within a highly constrained basement environment, with removal access limited to a small hatch beneath a public terrace area. Works were carefully programmed during low-occupancy periods to minimise disruption to residents and the surrounding area.

Scope of work

Safe decommissioning and cleaning of a redundant underground fuel tank
Plasma cutting of the tank into manageable sections
Controlled removal via restricted access hatch
Confined-space working with strict safety and environmental controls
Waste removal and disposal in line with environmental regulations

Key Challenges

Extremely restricted access and confined working conditions
Sensitive residential and public surroundings
Careful sequencing to ensure safety and minimal disruption
Compliance with environmental and waste management standards

Outcome:

The tank was successfully decommissioned, sectioned and removed without incident, with all works completed safely, efficiently and with minimal impact on the surrounding estate.