NEW FUEL FARM TO SERVE HAWARDEN AIRPORT
OBJECTIVE
Hollingsworth Ellery was selected to provide a new Fuel farm
as the previous facility was relocated due to the new Beluga
Line Station for AUK
As the existing facility had been decommissioned the Airport
was running it’s entire operation on temporary fueling tanks.
This came with a massive risk to the business and the desire to
run from a permanent facility also put huge pressures on the
construction and it’s program.
Hollingsworth Ellery were selected due to the robust tender
package which contain a solid construction sequence program,
a sound proposal from the Mechanical, Electrical and
Instrumentation install perspective and a proven track record
for delivering projects that exceed clients expectations with the
Airbus Facilities team.
The contract included the full M & E install including all new
instrumentation
METHOD
The first major hurdle was the removal of a huge contaminated
stockpile from the footprint of the new farm. This was test,
zoned and segregated to minimize costs of disposal to the
client.
The site was adjacent to Airfield side and next to the control
tower. Security measures were agreed with the client to
control access to site and avoid any Airside works.
The project included substantial civil engineering works
delivered directly by Hollingsworth Brothers
A large percentage of storage tanks, pumps, steelwork
walkways were supplemented with new. Once installed there
followed a period of testing and replacing old circuits until the
Fuel farm was again operational.
HE then embarked on the commissioning stage with North Air
operations which included cleaning of tanks and running the
entire system.
RESULTS
The project was handed over one week early to the delight of
the client.
No accidents or incidents were encountered during the
construction
The management of the project was highly praised by Air BP
and Airbus. The final account was agreed at practical
completion
SUMMARY
Darren Bailey Air BP PM Commented he would like to continue
to build on the professional relationship with Hollingsworth
Ellery based on the quality of workmanship, delivery against
programme and their approach to construction management.