April 1999

Royal Opera House Sings Praises of Cast Iron

A range of cast iron drainage products has been installed as part of a £170 million project to redevelop and refurbish The Royal Opera House.
Approximately 400 metres of drainage pipes manufactured by CIDDA members have been supplied to Ellmer Construction who installed the system in the basement of the auditorium, which is being refurbished.
The construction is being managed by Schal and on completion, rehearsals, performances and administration for both The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet will be able to take place under one roof.

Gareth Lewis, Schal’s Project Manager explains why cast iron was chosen: 

"Cast iron offers a wide range of advantages including strength, durability and non-combustibility which is particularly important in such a high profile public building."