Manor Farm | Holmework

Manor Farm for Agrivert Operations Ltd

Project Overview

The project was to provide additional silage clamp capacity for an existing on-site anaerobic digestion plant. The works also incl the renewal of all underground drainage systems and the construction of a new lagoon.

Scope of Works

Site clearance and bulk earthworks
Concrete foundations and substructures
Installation of proprietary pre-cast concrete silage wall panels
Final asphalt surfacing and finishes

Technical Highlights

30,000m3 of bulk earthworks
200 lin m of underground drainage pipework & assoc. manholes
Construction of a new 30,000m3 capacity lagoon in an adj. field
Installation of 425 lin m of 3m high proprietary sloping ‘ARK’ pre-cast concrete silage wall sections, supplied by specialist Silostop Agri Ltd and shipped from Europe
Construction of an proprietary concrete drainage channel to rear of wall sections to ensure compliance with current SSAFO requirements
Laying of 6,000m2 of specialist ‘silage mix’ asphalt to clamp floors

Key Facts & Figures

Client ○ Agrivert Operations Ltd
Contact ○ Harry Waters
Location ○ Towcester, Northamptonshire, UK
Contract Value ○ £
Project Duration ○ 18 weeks
Completion ○ September 2024

Outcome

In challenging weather conditions, the project was delivered safely, on time, and within budget, meeting all client and regulatory requirements. The works have resulted in the AD plant now being able to operate at near-capacity.