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Earlier this year, we were appointed by Chesterfield Canal Trust to construct and install a new bridge for pedestrians and cyclists at Staveley. Work began on site in early April, with major ground works starting a few weeks later in May, preparing the area ahead of a bridge installation at the end of the project.  

The Chesterfield Canal spans 46 miles, running from Chesterfield to West Stockwith. The project was managed by the Trust and included groundworks, landscaping and restorative works to bring a new lease of life to the area. 

Before installing the 38-meter long, 40-tonne Trans Pennine Trail bridge that would replace the brick bridge demolished 30 years ago, we needed to clear the area of any overgrowth, soil and debris. Our team worked hard to clear the area, leaving space for the new bridge to be installed. 

To restore the canal’s natural beauty, we landscaped using a selection of wildlife-friendly vegetation, encouraging more natural life to make the area its home. We also constructed a new lock and seating area for visitors to enjoy and rest whilst taking in the surroundings. 

In October, the final stage of the project was completed, as we took on the mammoth task of installing two halves of the bridge. It took a full team around two days to complete the delivery and build, with help from CTS Bridges who welded and painted the joints prior to installation.  

 

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Building Alteration and Upgrading Works for New Tank Farm Installation

Our multi million pound contract at the Barry Callebaut factory, Banbury is progressing at a pace.  The works which are to allow the client to increase their production by circa 20%,  started in November 2019, with major alteration works on the new ‘Tank Farm Building’ completed.  The works on this building have been carried out to ensure that the building is ready for the new product tanks to be installed within the building.

Our works on this building have included:

• Piling installation in the floor of the building to take the load imposed from the new product tanks to be installed
• Concrete reinstatement – reinstate around piles
• New resin floor installation
• White walling to stop any contamination of the product
• Installation of new steels – these were installed to strengthen the building, and for crane beams
• Painting and decoration of the building
• Brick up old roller shutter doors openings

Tank Farm Delivery Yard Construction

We have also constructed a new yard around the side and the rear of the ‘Tank Farm Building’ which was previously a landscaped area.  The new side access and new yard will allow deliveries to the rear of the building.  Our works have included:

• Reduced dig around the side and to the rear
• Muck shift
• Installation of all drainage and ducting for the building
• Install Hauraton channels and kerbs
• Install concrete bases for canopy for the delivery area to the rear
• Stone up
• Concrete bays for the vehicle delivery area.

Future works to the yard area for the ‘Tank Farm’ include the installation of 3 no doc levellers at low level, installation of all new doors and windows for the doc levellers and installation of a building for the janitors, and installation of steel for the canopy.

Building Extension and Construction Works

Our works will be continuing on site until late 2020 with further works including building extension works, internal access roads and construction of a brand new 40m x 13m stand alone Utilities / Energy Centre.

Live Manufacturing Environment

All works are being carried out within a live manufacturing environment with a busy delivery and loading operation on the site.  O’Brien have a carefully controlled regime and works phasing to ensure that manufacturing and deliveries on site are uninterrupted.  Health and Safety standards are stringent to reflect both O’Brien and Barry Callebaut’s standards.

150 Year Old – World Leading of Manufacturer of High Quality Chocolate and Cocoa Products

Barry Callebaut is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, and has been dedicated to this business for more than 150 years. The company operates out of more than 40 countries, runs about 60 production facilities, employs a global workforce of more than 12,000 people.

One in Four Chocolate & Cocoa Products Around the World Contain Barry Callebaut Products

With average sales of 2,139,758 tonnes of chocolate and cocoa products (2018/19), their products are present in one out of four of all chocolate and cocoa products consumed around the world.

The works are taking place under a 12 month programme of works.