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Armoury Road

Extension of a live waste processing facility

Client : Veolia

Location : West Midlands

Contract Value : £960,000

Project complexities, simplified by Alpha:

  1. Delivering works within a live MRF environment, requiring close coordination with site operators to maintain continuous waste reception and processing throughout construction.
  2. Undertaking the role of Principal Contractor, managing both civil works and client-installed plant, including shredder and baler systems, ensuring safe and compliant delivery.
  3. Integrating new process equipment within an existing structure, requiring careful sequencing and structural adaptation to accommodate conveyors and plant.
  4. Installing a large-scale fire suppression system, ensuring compliance and protection across both the new extension and existing facility.

Scope of Works:

  • Construction of an 18m x 16m building extension, providing space for a new baler and bale storage operations.
  • Excavation and construction of a reinforced concrete pit, designed to accommodate the baler conveyor system.
  • Structural modification to the existing building, including formation of openings to allow integration of conveyor systems.
  • Installation of a comprehensive fire suppression system, including a 695m³ water storage tank and pumping system, extending protection across both new and existing facilities.
  • Integration of new infrastructure with the operational MRF, ensuring alignment with waste processing activities and plant installation.

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