ICON Launch Coaster Civils Works

Project Summary: ICON was the UK's first double launch rollercoaster which opened to the public at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in May 2018. ‘ICON launches visitors on an exhilarating journey where they feel the same acceleration as a Formula 1 driver before twisting and turning at high speeds across the leisure park, interacting with other rides. A second boost of speed launches riders to heights of 88.5ft, with drops of up to 82ft, giving even the bravest of thrill seekers an unforgettable ride’.

Two years earlier in 2016 work commenced on the Civils Works associated with the ICON Launch Coaster. This involved several phases of work to demolish existing structures, remove subterranean obstructions, complete extensive piling & cofferdam works and construct foundation bases for the ride. Various phases of the work were carried out while the Pleasure Beach was open to the public therefore management of H&S Requirements was paramount.

The Civils Work was completed in order for the ride to be constructed following arrival of the first structural parts in September 2017. The ICON Launch Coaster was manufactured in Germany by Mack Rides then transported and assembled in the UK by their operatives.

Services Provided: DLP were appointed by the Client to carry out Contract Administrator & Quantity Surveying services on the Project under a JCT Standard Form of Building Contract with Quantities and Contractor Designed Portion. Pre Contract DLP prepared Feasibility Budget Costs, prepared Bills of Quantities and issued tender documents for selected Main Contractors to review and submit competitive tenders. Post Contract DLP carried out Contract Administration duties, organising and chairing project meetings and issuing contract instructions & certification. Quantity Surveying duties included the review and certification of interim valuations, agreement of variation costs & re-measures, preparation of periodical financial reports and agreement of the final account.