Concrete proves its worth in the age of aquaria

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Galliford PLC won the 5 million pounds sterling contract to build Deep Sea Leisure's 8,000 square meter aquarium at Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, UK. It had 50 weeks to complete the aquarium, which incorporates 5,000 cubic meters of concrete. The frame is made of concrete which is heavily reinforced to bear the weight of a main tank which will hold 4 million liters of water. Galliford also had to construct the concrete floors for acrylic tunnels which will run through the tanks and design rock formations for the displays.

Buildings and facilities, Aquariums, Galliford PLC, Public aquariums, Deepsea Leisure PLC

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Getting the treatment with poured in-situ concrete

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Siemens Industrial Projects and Systems has designed a new sewage treatment works to replace Anglian Water's existing West Mersea facility on an island near Colchester, England. Siemens used poured in-situ concrete, which minimizes construction time and produces no vertical construction joints in the tanks. The treatment works had to have the ability to cope with extreme storm flows, and to meet effluent standards. Siemens was also keen to control odour and noise due to the proximity of residents and beaches.

Evaluation, Concrete construction, Siemens Industrial Projects and Systems

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Marine magic spirits away seaside sewage works: the new sewage-treatment plant at Eastbourne, built as part of Operation Seaclean cannot be seen - or smelled! (Concrete Quarterly)

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The substructure for the new sewage treatment plant at Eastbourne is being built underground, with the superstructure designed to mimic a nearby Napoleonic landmark. The building forms part of Operation Seaclean which aims to meet strict standards on bathing water. The underground rectangular box was built by Cementation Piling and Foundations and comprises thick wall panels.

Water, Sewer, and Pipeline Construction, Sewage Facilities Construction, Heavy Construction, Except Highway, Sewer system construction

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