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PROJECTNAME HINCHDISTILLERY, BALLYNAHINCH, CO. DOWN
PROJECTTEAM... Client: Hinch Distillery Ltd Main Contractor: Corramore Construction Mechanical Contract Manager: John McCorley (McCorley Mechanical and Electrical)
produce and bottle their own gins. Commenting on the successful job, John McCorley, Director said, “It was a complicated project but well designed and thought-out by Semple McKillop pre-construction, which simplified the installation. We are delighted to include this prestigious project into our portfolio. It illustrates how far the capability of our relatively young electrical division has developed. From small to large M+E schemes, we now have the resources to scale up or down to deliver world-class installations – both mechanical and electrical.”
A sophisticated process control system added to the complexities of the project, as did the building’s architecture. “There were a lot of architectural features that didn’t lend themselves to be serviceable, which meant on-site co-ordination was paramount,” said Stephen. “We met weekly and then fortnightly with the design team and closely collaborated with the main contractor, Corramore Construction, which helped build strong relationships between us. There was a lot of co-ordination and collaboration with Corramore who were great to work with. They implemented stringent Covid-19 measures and controls during the restrictions period, which ensured the site was a safe environment to work in, with limited downtime due to these measures.” This high-profile project is a serious feather in the cap for McCorley Mechanical and Electrical. It’s expected to become a major tourist attraction, able to accommodate more than 100,000 visitors a year. Trained guides will bring visitors on an interactive and informative journey that will include a history of Irish whiskey and its unique distilling process, tutored tasting sessions, a specific gin tour and the opportunity to
Electrical Contract Manager: Stephen O’Loughlin (McCorley Mechanical and Electrical)
Consultant Engineers: Semple McKillop
T: +44 (0)28 7965 0823 E: info@mccorley.me McCorley Mechanical & Electrical
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