Newcastle-based geoenvironmental engineering specialist RWO recently completed ground investigation and dockyard inspection work at Liverpool Docks.

The work supported National Museums Liverpool’s plans to transform part of the city’s historic waterfront.

The project covers the area between Royal Albert Dock and Mann Island and forms part of a wider 10-year masterplan that includes new pedestrian bridges to Canning Dock and the renovation of several buildings.

Liverpool Docks(Image: Supplied)

A key element of the scheme is the redevelopment of the Dr Martin Luther King Jr Building, which will become the new entrance to the International Slavery Museum.

Chris Rudd, director of geoenvironmental at RWO, said: “The Liverpool Dock transformation work reflects our ability to turnaround project rapidly and to the highest professional standards, strengthening our relationship with clients as a go-to ground engineering specialist, capable of supporting major infrastructure and inward investment initiatives.

“We see opportunities right across the UK as facility operators and owners invest in infrastructure and operational improvements.

“Indeed, there’s plenty of geoenvironmental engineering work in the long term with further projects coming online soon.”

RWO’s team drilled boreholes 25 metres deep to inform the design of engineering piles and inspected dockside walls to ensure they would not be affected by new construction work.

The work was completed on a tight schedule and marks further growth for the company’s geoenvironmental division, which is aiming to reach £1 million in revenue by 2026.

To support its expanding workload, RWO is currently recruiting additional geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineers.

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Mr Rudd said the firm is investing to deliver additional customer value and effective ground engineering solutions for complex problems.

The company supports house builders and construction firms across both regional and national projects, offering civil, structural, and geoenvironmental engineering services.

The redeveloped Dr Martin Luther King Jr Building will provide a dramatic and prominent entrance to the city’s International Slavery Museum.