Glan Agua is making significant progress on a new wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and sewage infrastructure in collaboration with Uisce Éireann and Cork County Council for Castletownshend, Co Cork.
When completed, the project will eliminate the discharge of untreated wastewater into Castlehaven Harbour. This will result in a cleaner environment, enhanced water quality, and greater capacity to support the growth and development of this picturesque region, known for its stunning 17th century castle overlooking the harbour of Castlehaven.
Having a long-standing business relationship with Relinea, Glan Agua were well aware of the benefits of GRP as a material, and the top class workmanship and attention to detail that the team at Relinea bring to every job. Furthermore, Glan Agua wanted a cost-effective, anti-corrosive, safe solution. As the water treatment plant was next to the sea, they knew steel would be too corrosive and prone to rust. GRP is also a much less costly material than steel.
Relinea was brought on board the project to design, manufacture and install a 13.1meter handrail with ergonomic top rails, mid rail, and kickplate over a GRP walkway. Also included were small stairs with handrails around tanks, and platforms squaring off the tanks.
As a material, GRP offers a multitude of benefits, including warm to the touch, non-corrosive, and high strength-to-weight ratio. Our GRP products also require little to no maintenance. There is no need for costly re-painting to prevent rust, saving both valuable time and money.
GRP is warm to the touch, this is an important consideration for handrails and steps that are being used in an outdoor setting. As they are not subject to cold, or extreme heat, they are much safer to climb. GRP offers an exceptionally hard-wearing, slip-resistant surface.
Our stairs are manufactured using GRP pultruded profiles, which produce lightweight, chemically resistant, easily installed solutions. GRP handrails are an extremely durable and cost-effective alternative to steel. They are ideal for outdoor, industrial, and commercial applications.
The walkways are made from our Re-Grid GRP Open Mesh Grating, which is designed to provide safe, robust GRP flooring access. Relinea’s Re-Grid GRP grating is manufactured using an embedded grit finish. This ensures that the anti-slip grit does not chip or peel away from the grating and does not compromise the slip resistance. Our embedded grit finish provides a steadier grip underfoot in wet, icy, or greasy conditions.
Find out more about our Waste Water Treatment Plant solutions here.
