Lawrence, the Bath-based specialist contractor is about to complete the construction of two 30m
diameter fuel storage tanks as part of a £10m contract by Defence Estates for USAF at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.
Steel plates have been welded together in a fan pattern at the bottom of the two steel tanks, which will eventually be part buried and encased in concrete. The Design and Construct, multi-disciplined contract is for the provision of the North East Loop Hydrant Fuel System which also encompasses the installation of a total of 7 km of stainless steel and carbon steel fuel pipelines, 2 multi-pump pumping stations, aircraft hydrant pits, loading and dispense systems and 5000 sq m of vehicle hard-standing.
New buildings comprise a filter house, a control building, a vehicle inspection building and a 320 sq m single-storey Petroleum Operations Building.
Also included are all electrical works, a major extension to the 11kv ring main, the construction of two 11kv sub-stations complete with step down transformers and LV pillars, control and instrumentation and the provision of two standby generators. Demolition of the existing fuelling installations and supply only of fuelling pantographs and a de-fuelling cart completes the scheme.
The twelve-month contract commenced on site in October 2003 with completion due in October 2004.
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Tel: 01635 861112.
Company Information - Walter Lawrence
Established in 1979, Lawrence has grown to become a major multi-disciplined contractor renowned for the high quality of its work in the aviation, water, gas, oil, power and telecommunications industries. Turnover for the financial year ended March 2003 was £47.5 million.
The company is organised along four specialist divisions: -
Pipelines
Highly experienced in the design and construction of cross-country pipelines up to 1220mm diameter, with widespread ability in no-dig, trenchless technology and all environmental considerations.
Process Plant
In depth track record in the delivery of complex multi-disciplinary plant installations. Proven ability to work within possession and to strict client deadlines, and operating within live facilities.
Utilities
Widespread expertise in the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of distribution systems for all utilities. Delivered either through traditional procurement, partnering or through Integrated Teamwork. Teams are operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with full standby and call out facilities for emergencies.
Civils
Specialists in the the design and construction of reinforced concrete sub-structures, foundations, water retaining structures, enabling works and infrastructure projects for the water, chemical, gas and oil industries.
Contact: Steve Holton
Lawrence
Lawrence House
Lower Bristol Road
Bath
BA2 9ET
Tel: +44 (0) 1225 331116
Fax: +44 (0) 1225 445057
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.walterlawrence.co.uk
Author Information - Peter Hargreaves
Managing Director, Lawrence
Peter Hargreaves has overseen the transformation of Lawrence from an under performing subsidiary of Bristol Water to a profitable, highly regarded specialist contractor.
Since joining the company in January 2000 he has: Organised the business into four specialist divisions � Pipelines, Process Plant, Utilities and Civils; Attracted a range of new senior managers to provide proper direction to a highly qualified and technically competent workforce; Reinvigorated the Health and Safety team to create an improved safety culture and much improved safety performance; Created a new environmental team by appointing a central Environmental Manager, central services support staff and site based personnel - The company is now ISO14001 registered. Peter has also initiated groundbreaking integrated team contracts with key clients in the utility market.
Peter sits on a number of industry committees and is a past chairman of the Pipeline Construction Group, which received Transco�s Chairman�s Award for the introduction of an innovative �Pipeline Safety Passport� to improve best practice in the engineering sector.
