Retaining Wall & Hydrotherapy Pool – Frami Formwork, Bristol Stadium

A contractor delivering a reinforced concrete retaining wall and hydrotherapy pool required a versatile formwork solution capable of accommodating complex geometry and varying pour elements. SEL provided a double-sided formwork system, enabling the accurate formation of both structures while maintaining efficiency across multiple pours.

Using our Frami formwork system, the contractor was able to:

• Form retaining walls and hydrotherapy pool structures with complex geometry
• Utilise a modular panel arrangement across multiple pour elements, reducing overall equipment requirements
• Achieve consistent concrete finishes and dimensional accuracy
• Erect and strike formwork efficiently using an integrated safe access system
• Significantly reduce installation time compared to traditional timber formwork methods

Our in-house design team developed bespoke temporary works designs for each pour sequence, ensuring the system was optimised for both structural requirements and site practicality. This approach provided a flexible, cost-effective and programme-efficient formwork solution, supporting safe installation while minimising labour and material waste.

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