Paddington Old Cemetery – Case Study

As Principal Contractor, John F Hunt Regeneration excavated and disposed of excess soil from a section of Paddington Old Cemetery and constructed 225 new burial plots using precast concrete vaults.

Compliant fill materials were imported to site, placed and compacted in accordance with the specification and the new vaults installed under an approved lifting plan.

New pathways and landscaped areas finished the burial section to a very high standard.

Handover to the client, London Borough of Brent Council, was on time, to budget and without incident.

1. Safe lifting of a precast concrete vault under the strict guidance of a Lifting Supervisor working to an approved Lifting Plan.
2. Compaction of imported Class 1A fill material for footpath construction.
3. 20mm single-size decorative aggregate path construction.
4. Compaction of Class 1A fill materials around precast concrete vaults using a remote-controlled Ramex roller compactor.
5. Works completed on time and to budget without incident.
6. Pathways contrast beautifully with the pale cream stone, path edging, and BS3882:2015 compliant topsoil, which was seeded to specification.
7. A very high standard of both build and finish was achieved by the dedicated and professional site team.
8. Tipping imported Class 1A fill material between vaults.
9. Aerial view of the completed new cemetery construction.