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Project Updates
WASTEWATER TREATMENT TANK REPAIRS AT THE 18TH HOLE
AT THE BEGINNING OF MARCH 2020, the WGM Engineering team was called out to attend and repair a mechanical failure within the primary settlement tank located at North Berwick wastewater treatment works. This was an interesting project for the company, because the entire sewage works is located under the 18th tee of the Glen Golf course.
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After an investigation which involved draining and cleaning the primary settlement tank, the team identified the root cause of the failure and was also able to suggest some improvements on the scraper arms.
To extend the lifespan of the asset, the scraper arms were shot blasted and coated, removable scraper poles were added and new blades/scrapers were fitted.
Safety was key throughout the project, as work needed to be undertaken within a confined space and there was restricted access to the primary settlement tank. Additional social distancing requirements also needed to be considered due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
The success of this project has led to WGM Engineering being further tasked with preventative maintenance works on a second primary settlement tank within the treatment works.
