Bund Refurbishment for Cleansing Services Group
When addressing environmental concerns in industrial settings, ensuring effective containment is critical. This project in Kent highlighted Total Specialist Maintenance’s (TSM) expertise in refurbishing a deteriorating concrete bund for Cleansing Services Group, ensuring compliance with environmental standards while enhancing operational safety.
The Challenge
The existing concrete bund presented significant risks due to its advanced state of deterioration. Key issues included:
- Compromised Structural Integrity: Chemical exposure had weakened the bund’s structure, raising concerns about its ability to contain hazardous materials effectively.
- Deteriorating Sealant Joints: The sealant joints were failing, allowing potential leaks that could lead to environmental contamination.
- General Environmental Degradation: The bund’s condition threatened compliance with environmental regulations, risking fines and damage to the surrounding ecosystem.
Why Bund Refurbishment?
To ensure that the bund met safety and environmental standards, TSM evaluated multiple refurbishment methods. The selected approach provided several advantages:
- Enhanced Structural Integrity: The refurbishment reinforced the bund, ensuring long-term reliability and safety.
- Chemical Resistance: Applying suitable materials protects the bund against future degradation from chemical exposure.
- Regulatory Compliance: The refurbishment ensured compliance with environmental regulations, safeguarding the surrounding areas from potential contamination.
The Solution: Comprehensive Refurbishment
TSM implemented a multi-faceted refurbishment plan, which included:
- Localised Concrete Repairs: Addressing damaged areas of the bund walls to restore structural integrity and prevent leaks.
- Render Repairs: Ensuring a smooth, protective surface that enhances the bund’s durability and resistance to chemicals.
- Concrete Fillet Repairs: Reinforcing the critical junction where the bund walls meet the floor, an area prone to wear and tear.
- Joint Sealing: Applying a high-performance, chemical-resistant sealant to the bund walls to enhance containment and prevent leaks.
- Coating Application: Covering the entire bund with a durable, chemical-resistant coating to provide an additional layer of protection against environmental factors.
This systematic approach ensured a robust refurbishment that extended the life of the bund and improved environmental safety, effectively addressing all identified risks.
Environmental Considerations
Given the chemical nature of the site, TSM prioritised the use of environmentally safe materials and methods throughout the project. This commitment ensured minimal impact on the surrounding environment, adhering to best practices in sustainability. By selecting eco-friendly products and minimising waste during the refurbishment process, TSM demonstrated its dedication to environmental stewardship.
Project Management Excellence
The successful completion of this project not only reinforced TSM’s reputation as a leader in industrial maintenance solutions but also highlighted its capacity to manage complex refurbishment works while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. This project exemplified TSM’s commitment to providing effective, durable solutions in challenging environments.
