Oakfield Croft Care Home in Sale is a 60-bed facility developed through a design and build partnership between Sutcliffe, Termrim Construction, and Care UK. This three-storey building features a partial reinforced concrete basement and complex load-bearing masonry structure supported by a transfer steel frame. Sutcliffe provided comprehensive civil and structural engineering services, including temporary works designs, site investigations, and sustainable drainage solutions.
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Project challenges
The project faced challenging ground conditions with a high water table, which required the coordination of temporary sheet piling with the permanent basement design. The below-ground drainage system included a deep foul water pumping station to connect to the adopted sewer network. Additionally, planning conditions prohibited surface water discharge into United Utilities’ sewers, leading Sutcliffe to design a network of interconnected soakaways based on BRE 365 infiltration testing.
Sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) were employed across the site, including permeable paving, to manage surface water and enhance sustainability. The development showcases Sutcliffe’s expertise in delivering cost-effective, buildable solutions under complex site conditions, while aligning with modern sustainable design principles.
Architect: KWL Architects
Contract value: £5.5M
