Electrical Resilience
Project Value: £2.5m
Timeline: 2021 – 2023
Client: Gatwick Airport Storage and Hydrant Company Ltd (GASHCo)
Contract Conditions: NEC Option A

Project Description: The project at the GASHCo facility delivers the replacement of existing LV/MCC Switchgear and associated Controls serving the Fuel Hydrant Pumps. The works also includes replacement of existing Pump Motors and construction of new LV Switchroom including Pit and Duct infrastructure. Emico Ltd are executing Principal Contractor role on this project.

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Design & Delivery Detail

• RIBA Stage 5 design
• Temporary Works Design – Electrical & Civils.
• Civils Design – New LV Switchroom and associated Pit and Duct infrastructure
• LV/MCC Panel design.
• Services Design – Fire Alarm, Access Control, CCTV, HVAC all serving Switchroom.
• Controls Design – MCC Panel, Software, PLC’s – SIL Compliance, SCADA interface.
• Develop Pump Changeover Strategy to maintain Operational status during project.
• Develop –Testing & Commissioning Plans

Client Key Issues: Maintaining Fuelling Operational Capability during project for Gatwick Airport, this is classed as a critical asset for Gatwick Airport.
Client Benefits: Development of Integrated Working Groups with Emico Ltd, GASHCo and Stakeholders creating assurance for the project.