Valorisation of steel dairy: construction of a parking lot and industrial storage platform

HARSCO Environmental

Project context

In 2019, as part of the establishment of the Poma industrial site, this project consisted of: development of a complete outer area integrating:

  • one parking lot for light vehicles and heavy goods vehicles
  • a industrial storage platform
  • of the infrastructure adapted to logistical flows site

The project was carried out on a parcel requiring significant preparatory work for earthmoving and shaping to ensure the stability of the structures.


Project objectives

  • Creating functional surfaces suitable for industrial use
  • Ensuring the security of on-site logistics flows
  • Ensuring the sustainability of storage platforms

Studies, research and prior testing

The project has undergone an in-depth study to ensure the performance and safety of the works:

  • Soil lift study to size structures adapted to heavy loads
  • Environmental analysis of the site prior to implementation
  • Verification of the compatibility of the yard with the use of steel dairy
  • Implementation of a material validation procedure including:
      • leaching tests
      • expansion tests
      • creation of product data sheets

Ecosystem, stakeholders and partners

The project is part of a demanding industrial environment involving several actors:

  • Owner;
  • Office of Technical Studies;
  • Public works company.

Technical performance

  • Excellent mechanical strength structures facing heavy loads
  • Stability and sustainability storage platforms
  • Effective adaptation of roads and parking areas industrial flows

Environmental impacts and circular economy

The project contributes to a more sustainable construction approach through:

  • the recovery of steel dairy ;
  • Reducing environmental impact overall development;
  • the contribution to a circular economy.

This project illustrates the ability to design and implement efficient, sustainable and integrated industrial infrastructure based on materials from value chains, in a technical and environmental performance logic.

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