Yara UK
Yara UK’s fertiliser storage and bagging
facility at Belfast Harbour was in need of
expensive refurbishment. Over the years,
the corrosive attributes of the fertiliser had
taken their toll on the existing structure
and flooring. Consensus ruled the most cost
effective approach would be to demolish the
existing structure and rebuild on the footprint.
This gave Yara a golden opportunity to plan out
a new and improved working floor plan, one
that would allow them the flexibility to store and
package a variety of bulk products.
In the criteria for the new build Yara UK had
specified several key requirements; the new
building must keep the fertilizer products dry
and free from condensation events, have a bright
working environment, and have the versatility to
accommodate a high roof, ensuring tipper trucks
could easily gain access to unload product inside
the building.
collinson.co.uk
McGaffin Contracts had worked with Collinson
on a previous job nearby for Belfast Harbour
Commissioners, so upon invitation to tender
for the new Yara UK facility, John McGaffin
immediately contacted Collinson, confident from
previous projects that the Challenger tensile
structure would fit the bill perfectly.
Chris Cox, Commercial Manager at Collinson,
said, “We’re really pleased to have been awarded
another job in Belfast Harbour. It really reinforces
the versatility of the Challenger structure for
maritime storage.
“In our experience, the adaptability of the tensile
building system, coupled with the cost savings
against traditional builds, makes many industrial
and commercial projects viable.”
Yara UK liked what they saw and the price was
competitive. McGaffin Contracts were awarded
the job, the design was finalised and, due to the
building requiring minimal groundworks, it wasn’t