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The 1,350 piles supporting future of steelmaking in UK

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Keller is installing foundation piles, deep columns bored or set into the ground to support structures, at Port Talbot in the UK to prepare the site for a new electric arc furnace, a furnace that melts steel using electricity. Keller says 1,350 piles are supporting the project.

Key details

  • In the second phase of the work, Keller is installing 140 large-diameter rotary bored piles, reaching depths of up to 36.5 metres.
  • More than 330 CFA (continuous flight auger) piles are being installed across multiple diameters, some reaching depths of more than 31 metres.
  • Keller will also install more than 200 restricted access piles in areas with limited working space.

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In the second phase, which started in July, Keller is installing 140 large-diameter rotary bored piles, reaching depths of up to 36.5 metres.

The CFA piling works will form a significant part of the scheme, with more than 330 piles installed across multiple diameters, some reaching depths of more than 31 metres.

Keller will also be installing more than 200 restricted access piles in areas with limited working space.

Richard Smith, Keller's Preconstruction Manager - Foundations, said: "We are proud to play a significant role in preparing the site for the construction of the new electric arc furnace, which will help secure the long-term future of steel manufacturing at Port Talbot.

"By offering multiple foundation and ground improvement techniques, Keller is not constrained to a single approach and can instead select or combine methods that best meet project-specific constraints.

"This flexibility allows us to optimise designs, reduce material usage, and improve efficiency while maintaining performance requirements."

  • This article first appeared in the Summer-Autumn edition of Keller Insight.

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