Civil engineering company Keltbray has won an environmental award for its work on a railway regeneration scheme in East London.

The contractor and Network Rail secured the Bronze Green Apple prize at the 2016 Green Apple Environment Awards for the Queen Mary Viaduct regeneration scheme.

The award was presented for the teams' approach used in the demolition of a disused railway viaduct with 25 masonry arches to provide additional land for Queen Mary University and the local community. The scheme has resulted in the development of an outdoor sports facility, storage buildings, and new student accommodation, comprising 412 new rooms with 36 rooms designed to accommodate students with disabilities.


Previously designated parking land will also be transferred to London Borough of Tower Hamlets to be used for neighbourhood allotments.

Other green features of the scheme included the recycling of construction material, minimising waste, creating a 'green roof' to encourage bio-diversity and the reduction of carbon emissions associated with the project.

Phil Bromley, Project Manager at Keltbray, said: "Keltbray are pleased to have played a key role in the award-winning regeneration of the Queen Mary viaduct. We seek to employ the highest standards in environmental practice in line with our company's long-term commitments, including the aim of supplying zero waste to landfill by 2020. This development has not only helped us on our way towards this target, but now serves as an example of best practice to the wider industry."

Nigel Escott, Director of Property at Network Rail Property, added: "We are pleased that our Queen Mary Viaduct project has received this prestigious award, recognising the scheme's contributions to both the environment and the local community."

In addition, Keltbray won the Global Silver Green World Award for Victoria Circle and a Bronze Green Apple Award for Keltbray Environmental.

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