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Work has now started on a £5.2 million contract that will see Cantillon remove one of London's last historic warehouse premises, Chambers Wharf, resurrect a sunken barge and remove demolition waste via the River Thames.

Formally used for storing imported food and drink, Chambers Wharf was once regarded as London's larder. Rich in history, the 1930's facility was also used for storing gold bullion and even provided a set for 1980's TV show ‘The Professionals'.

Leading developer St Martins Property Corporation is set to transform the site in to the riverside's largest and greenest mixed-use development, which will include over 600 homes, shops and offices plus 13 wind turbines.

Cantillon's dedication to green demolition compliments the projects focus on environmental benefits. As well as carefully monitoring all noise, dust and vibration, the company will utilise the River Thames to transport waste from the site.

The methos will reduce the amount of carbon emissions that would have resulted from fleets of road vehicles and significantly lessen the impact on congestion and local residents.

Demolition work has already commenced and includes soft strip, asbestos removal and the structural demolition of the 15 main buildings and several small structures.

Cantillon intends to successfully resurrect the barge submerged adjacent in the River Thames utilising a carefully planned and methodical approach. This scheme will involve de-stiling and emptying the barge of water, all the way through to extracting the ballast that originally sunk the ship.

Additionally, as part of Cantillon's collaboration with the London Fire Brigade, fire crews were able to test a newly acquired cherry picker on the Chambers Wharf site prior to demolition.

Subsequent to the completion of Cantillon's work in March 2009, further design development will be underway, followed by the innovative project's construction phase.