A railway station, Canary Wharf is situated on the Isle of Dogs in East London. Constructed by Crossrail Ltd and the main contractor, Engie, the new Elizabeth line stretches 73 miles and stops at 37 accessible stations. With the site being a large urban peninsula bounded on three sides by the river, it had to be drained of water before any work could start. To minimise disruption and noise, Japanese Giken piling was used (also known as silent piling), which was the first time ever over water in England. The station is one of the largest Crossrail routes, costing around £500 million and received its first passengers this summer. Interestingly, the station was initially named 'Isle of Dogs', before the current name was adopted and it is hoped more than 200 million passengers will use the line each year.
Known as Crossrail Place, the four upper levels are used as a mixed-use development featuring restaurants and shops. These units have been designed as multi-functional spaces to accommodate a variety of tenants and include lifts, mezzanine floors and stairs. Crossrail Place is also open daily to the public and features one of the largest roof gardens in London. Here, you're invited to enjoy a show in the amphitheatre or admire the plants from Asian bamboo to Australian ferns.
FILA was introduced by ARUP and we had the pleasure of carrying out product testing on the station's floors. The granite and limestone were supplied and installed by DMC contracts, and as they're both quite porous materials and susceptible to stains, it was FILA's aim to ensure any cleaning products did not affect the slip rating of the new natural stone. The project required various testing for four months in total before the final approval was granted. Areas included the platforms and internal ticket halls at 7,500 sq m with a stain protector and professional detergent being the products of choice.
FILA used STONE PLUS to enhance the floor's natural stone colour and prevent degradation, which means it will have enduring protection. Deeply penetrating the stone, this will help to safeguard against stains in this incredibly high-traffic station. This product can also be applied as one or more coats, depending on the grade of colour enhancement you are looking to achieve. As per the Crossrail project, a preliminary test is recommended to make sure the final result is as expected.
Alongside this highly-rated product, FILA used CLEANER PRO to cleanse the station's granite and limestone floors. A concentrated and neutral detergent for porcelain, stone and marble, the formulation delicately cleanses whilst removing dirt.