Common use of Demolition of Existing Structures Clause in Contracts

Demolition of Existing Structures. (1) The Contractor shall be provided the site areas free of legal encumbrances to access, fencing and the undertaking of the Works. The Works shall include the demolition of all structures necessary for the construction of the station, subway and ancillary structures required by the Agreement. The structures to be demolished include buildings, boundary walls, water sumps, water ▇▇▇▇▇, bus stops etc. (2) The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining the necessary permits and approvals for undertaking the demolition works. These will require the Contractor to undertake a structural inspection of all structures and prepare a demolition method statement. This report should detail the protective hoarding works required prior to the commencement of demolition, the sequence of demolition and any temporary strengthening/protective works required to be added to the structures during the demolition. The Contractor should pay particular attention to the demolition of cantilever structures. (3) The Contractor shall ensure that all utilities, drainage and sewerage are properly disconnected before commencing demolition. (4) Foundations and underground structures of the existing structures should be broken down to 2m below ground level, and voids under this level are to be filled with suitable compacted material.