Increased production as the result of a new dairy factory making product destined for the world market meant that additional storage capacity for Proliq (also known as "Mother Liquor"), a by-product produced as part of the manufacturing process, was required.

Techo delivered the Proliq Storage Project as a turn-key solution. This involved carrying out the design, procurement, project management, commissioning, operator training and handover.

The project site was remote from the factory and was a combination of a Brownfield and Greenfield site. In addition to carrying out the procurement of all pumps, valves and instruments Techo Project Managed:

• All civil works;
• Upgrading of the existing tanker load-in/ load-out points;
• The erection of two 3,000,000 litre storage tanks;
• The construction of a new building to house the MCC/PLC;
• All associated Mechanical, Electrical and Automation work.

All work was managed by Techo under our Ring Fenced Safe Work System. This meant that no additional burden was placed on client staff with regard to having to manage Health & Safety during the course of the project.

The time available to deliver the project was tight initially and was further adversely effected due to delays in consents being issued by local authorities, resulting in the timeline being pushed out and compressed. Techo worked closely with our contractors to ensure this project was delivered to our clients' satisfaction, while taking into consideration the contractors existing commitments to other clients.

The success of the Proliq Storage Project was due in no small part to the effective communication channels that Techo maintains with both our client and our contractors during all projects. As always selecting reputable contractors, along with contractors that we have worked with for many years proved its worth again and was key to ensuring the successful delivery of this project.

Project Value: $2.2 Million

Duration: 6 Months

Project Type: GMP/Turn-key (civil, mechanical, electrical, automation and commissioning). Health & Safety managed under Techo's Ring Fenced Safe Work System

Consultant: N/A

Construction man hours: 7,600

Key Points:

• Upgrade of existing tanker load-in/load-out points;
• New building to house MCC/PLC ;
• Implementation of new automation;
• Two 3,000,000 Ltr tanks installed;
• Mechanical installation to manage load-in/load-out, transfer of product between tanks and continuous recirculation of Proliq in the tanks;

Outcome:

  Delivery of a cost effective solution