NIBuilder 33-6 Dec-Jan

GEDA DESIGNS AND BUILDS A NEW INLET WORKS, FBDA AERATION SYSTEM AND REPLACEMENT MCC… Project: SWELL Warrenpoint Wastewater Treatment Works S WELL Project, Warrenpoint WwTW comprised an upgrade to the existing treatment

As main contractor, GEDA had overall responsibility to deliver the project on time and within budget, which they succeeded in doing by working in collaboration with key suppliers and subcontractors to identify and prepare for key milestones for the project. One of the key challenges involved the pouring of 700m3 of concrete for the aeration tank base. “This involved liaison with DFI Roads to close the hard shoulder of the A2 carriageway,” explained Paul McElroy, Contracts Manager for GEDA. “The pour commenced at 6pm and was completed at 6am to avoid traffic congestion around the major link city, Newry.”

works to increase the capacity to 21,000PE and ensure discharge standards compliance with the Urban Wastewater Treatment Regulations and NI Environment Agency. This project involved a detailed investigation into the causes of water pollution on both sides of the Irish border. For the first time ever, it brought together key state-owned water companies from Northern Ireland and Ireland and was delivered by both NI Water and Irish Water, in partnership with the Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute, the Loughs Agency and East Border Region Ltd.

Client: NI Water Civil Design: McAdam Design Main Contractor: GEDA PROJECT TEAM...

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