Shotton Papermill – Deeside

About The Project

Our M&E team was responsible for the complete installation, testing, commissioning and handover of all building services infrastructure across the new tissue manufacturing facility at Deeside Industrial Park, Wales. The project comprised production buildings, storage facilities, workshops, gatehouse, pump house and associated external infrastructure.

Mechanical Services

• Installation of the complete HVAC system, including air handling units, fan coil units, split systems, unit heaters, chillers, heat recovery systems, ventilation equipment and associated pipework.
• Construction of the fire protection systems, including underground fire mains, hydrant networks, hose reels, sprinkler systems, fire pumps and gas suppression systems for critical electrical rooms.
• Installation of all domestic water, hot water and drainage systems, including booster sets, storage tanks, sanitary pipework, sewage pumping stations and wastewater infrastructure.
• Installation of utility services and process support infrastructure, including heating water, cooling water, steam, condensate and compressed air distribution systems.

Electrical Services

• Delivery of the complete LV and HV electrical distribution systems, including 11kV incoming supplies, transformers, switchgear, distribution boards and power distribution networks.
• Installation of all lighting and small power systems throughout the facility, including internal and external lighting, emergency lighting, socket outlets and associated containment.
• Installation of comprehensive earthing and lightning protection systems for all buildings and structures.
• Installation and commissioning of fire detection and alarm systems across the site.
• Delivery of specialist ELV systems, including CCTV, access control, data networks, telecommunications, public address systems and security infrastructure.
• Provision of power and controls for all mechanical plant and HVAC equipment.
• Installation of extensive cable containment systems, cable tray networks and UPS distribution systems.

External Infrastructure

• Installation of site-wide external lighting, underground electrical services and utility infrastructure.
• Electrical and mechanical support services associated with the site’s fire-fighting network, drainage systems and process utility connections.

Testing, Commissioning & Handover

• Full testing and commissioning of all M&E systems.
• Preparation of operation and maintenance manuals.
• Training of client operational personnel.
• Delivery of as-built documentation and ongoing warranty support.

Project Highlights

• 22.5-hectare industrial development.
• Four-storey tissue manufacturing facility of approximately 15,000m².
• Extensive HV/LV electrical infrastructure.
• Complex HVAC, fire protection and utility distribution systems serving a modern tissue production plant.