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HINCHDISTILLERY, BALLYNAHINCH, CO. DOWN
MCCORLEY MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL CRANKS UP THEIR ELECTRICAL PROJECT DELIVERIES WITH A BESPOKE INSTALLATION FOR BRAND-NEW HINCH DISTILLERY... McCORLEY FIRES UP HINCH DISTILLERY
M cCorley Mechanical and Ballynahinch showcases the outstanding quality of M+E works carried out by the company. The 30,000 sq ft, two-storey building includes a large whiskey and gin distillery producing the Craft Hinch Irish Whiskey Electrical’s recent project at the £15m Hinch Distillery, and Ninth Wave Gin brands. It also features an interactive visitor centre, coffee shop, retail area, outside courtyard space and multi-purpose events spaces. Previously known for their mechanical works, McCorleys added an electrical division in 2016. Under the guidance of their new Electrical Contracts Manager, Stephen O’Loughlin, the division is growing in size and scope. From maintenance to full electrical installations,
McCorleys is fully resourced to fulfill schemes large and small. The electrical works amounted to 75% of the Hinch Distillery scope carried out by McCorleys. Stephen said, “This was a highly bespoke job involving specialist process control, ATEX and LEL compliant equipment along with bespoke architectural lighting. The project required the full domestic installation of general power and lighting, low voltage switchgear, fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, door access controls and so on. “The biggest challenge was in the ATEX area that houses the stills. This was obviously a potentially explosive environment so precautions needed to be taken. Suitably rated and protected electrical equipment was used throughout to prevent the possibility of
ignition from a spark, or other source of heat. “Also, the installation of internal lightning protection in addition to external protection was required to safeguard against potential explosive reactions.” 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.
“The electrical works amounted to 75%of theHinch Distillery scope carriedout byMcCorleys.”
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