Freshwater RAS Smolt Unit, Barcaldine
As the largest aquaculture production facility in the UK, delivering up to 1,560 tons of annual production, the 18,000m2 facility contains a total of 12 departments; individual bio-secure units each with their own dedicated water treatment plant.
It all starts with an idea
Northern Light started work on the project in November 2013 delivering feasibility studies, budget costs and outline concept design.
Site selection commenced in January 2015, with over 44 potential locations evaluated and assessed. In January 2016, we issued the first tender documents, and in autumn 2016 we appointed the Aquaculture Designer/Contractor and Lead Consultant.
Project Value
£55m
Year Complete
December 2019
Client
Scottish Sea Farms Ltd
Year Start
November 2013
Scope of Works
Northern Light started work on the project in November 2013 delivering feasibility studies, budget costs and outline concept design.
Site selection commenced in January 2015, with over 44 potential locations evaluated and assessed. In January 2016, we issued the first tender documents, and in autumn 2016 we appointed the Aquaculture Designer/Contractor and Lead Consultant.
Demolition and enabling works on site commenced in January 2017, and the Main Contractor Robertson Construction started work in August 2017, with Billund Aquaculture of Denmark undertaking the process design and installation.
During the design and construction phases we have been responsible for project management, design liaison, site supervision and contract administration, including the procurement and management/co-ordination of 7 other specialist contractors appointed directly by the client.
We also secured R&D grant funding value at in excess of £1.2m for capital expenditure and R&D activities undertaken in relation to the project.
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