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Friday 14th April 2023 - Air Products – Erection of Air Separation Unit, Craigward Road, Alloa – Planning Application Ref. 22/00012/FUL – Notification of Continued Construction Works April 2023)
Air Products (BR) Limited 2 Millennium Gate, Westmere Drive, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 6AP
T: 0800 389 0202
airproducts.co.uk
Dear Resident,
Re: Air Products – Erection of Air Separation Unit, Craigward Road, Alloa – Planning Application Ref. 22/00012/FUL – Notification of Continued Construction Works April 2023).
We are writing to inform you of the upcoming construction works in relation to the above planning application. This letter is intended to provide you with updated information regarding the development, the intended construction activities and the latest contact details for any queries or concerns.
Intended Construction Works
Please find below the intended construction activities to the end of September 2023. Due to the complexity and duration of this construction project dates are subject to change and this information is provide an indication of our forthcoming activities. Any updates will be captured within the Air Products Project website detailed above and included within the next Quarterly Notification of Continued Construction Works to be distributed in September 2023.
| MONTH | ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|
| April 2023 |
Foundation works continue Underground drainage works commence Entrance road widening works completed |
| May 2023 |
Foundation works continue Crane Erection / rental period of critical crane (including weekend works on 06th / 07th May and 20th / 21st May) Mobilisation of ME&I Contractor for Cold Box Dressing Structural steel erection commences Critical equipment deliveries |
| June 2023 |
Foundation works continue Structural steel erection continues Piping installation commences Electrical & Instrumentation installation commences Critical equipment installation Critical crane demobilised from site Civil roadways and site finishing |
| July 2023 |
Foundation works continue Structural steel erection continues Piping installation continues Electrical & Instrumentation installation continues Installation of cooling towers commences Civil roadways and site finishing continues |
| August 2023 |
Installation of compressors commences Equipment installation continues Piping installation continues Electrical & Instrumentation installation continues Civil roadways and site finishing continues |
| September 2023 |
Installation of compressors commences Equipment installation continues Piping installation continues Electrical & Instrumentation installation continues Civil roadways / site finishing and landscaping continues |
Contact Details
Ben Eaden and Ian Holmes will be your point of contact please see there details below./p>
| ROLE | NAME | CONTACT DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
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Construction Manager |
Ben Eaden |
07857853135
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Business Development Manager |
Ian Holmes |
07857853135
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For detailed plans and documentation relating to the approved planning application, as well as the Decision Notice and continued Planning Conditions, please refer to Clackmannanshire's Council planning portal: https://publicaccess.clacks.gov.uk/publicaccess
We trust that the above provides you with sufficient information regarding the proposed construction timescales and proposed activities up to June 2023. We would welcome the opportunity to actively liaise with the local community where any queries or concerns arise, should you have any comments or questions please reach using the contact details above.
Registered in England & Wales no. 103881.
Registered Office: Hersham Place Technology Park, Molesey Road, Hersham, Walton on Thames, Surrey KT12 4RZ, England
14 February 2023 - Munro Place 2-day removal of concrete at the west end of the site
Residents of Munro Place,
We have found additional concrete at the west end of the site, near the road where the trees have recently been removed. This work is unforeseen, as no underground structures were evidenced on any plans, and no topography analysis could be completed due to the density of the trees.
We are looking to carry out the additional break-out works commencing on Tuesday, 14 February. We anticipate this work to take two days, with completion expected by Wednesday,15 February, in the afternoon. We appreciate that this is not ideal, but we would like to thank you all for your time and patience.
Air Products
12 January 2023 - Air Products – Erection of Air Separation Unit, Craigward Road, Alloa – Planning Application Ref. 22/00012/FUL – Notification of Continued Construction Works
Air Products (BR) Limited 2 Millennium Gate, Westmere Drive, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 6AP
T: 0800 389 0202
airproducts.co.uk
Dear Resident,
Re: Air Products – Erection of Air Separation Unit, Craigward Road, Alloa – Planning Application Ref. 22/00012/FUL – Notification of Continued Construction Works (Jan 2023).
We are writing to inform you of the upcoming construction works in relation to the above planning application. This letter is intended to provide you with updated information regarding the development, the intended construction activities and the latest contact details for any queries or concerns.
Intended Construction Works
Please find below the intended construction activities to the end of June 2023. Due to the complexity and duration of this construction project dates are subject to change and this information is provide an indication of our forthcoming activities. Any updates will be captured within the Air Products Project website detailed above and included within the next Quarterly Notification of Continued Construction Works to be distributed in April 2023.
| MONTH | ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|
| January 2023 |
Piling works continue Foundation works continue |
| February 2023 |
Piling works completed Foundation works continue Underground drainage works commence Entrance road widening works commence (includes tree removal) |
| March 2023 |
Foundation works continue Underground drainage works commence Entrance road widening works continue |
| April 2023 |
Foundation works continue Underground drainage works commence Entrance road widening works completed |
| May 2023 |
Mobilisation of Critical Crane Mobilisation of Mechanical Contractor Structural steel erection Critical equipment deliveries |
| June 2023 |
Structural steel erection continues Piping installation commences Critical equipment installation |
Contact Details
The new Air Products local Community Liaison Contact is now in place at our construction site. Our local Community Liaison is responsible for responding to local queries, comments and complaints raised regarding the ongoing construction activities and what remedial actions (where appropriate) have been undertaken.
| ROLE | NAME | CONTACT DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
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Community Liaison Contact Air Products |
Kim McPherson |
07857853135
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For detailed plans and documentation relating to the approved planning application, as well as the Decision Notice and continued Planning Conditions, please refer to Clackmannanshire’s Council planning portal: https://publicaccess.clacks.gov.uk/publicaccess
We trust that the above provides you with sufficient information regarding the proposed construction timescales and proposed activities up to June 2023. We would welcome the opportunity to actively liaise with the local community where any queries or concerns arise, should you have any comments or questions please reach using the contact details above.
Yours sincerely,
Kim Mcpherson
Air Products
Registered in England & Wales no. 103881.
Registered Office: Hersham Place Technology Park, Molesey Road, Hersham, Walton on Thames, Surrey KT12 4RZ, England
December 2022 - Drop-in community meeting in relation to OI Manufacturing Expansion
We would like to warmly invite you to our drop-in clinic taking place on Thursday 12th January 2023 at The Royal Oak Hotel between the hours of 6pm – 8pm. There will be representatives from Air Products and Clackmannanshire Council in attendance to assist with any questions you may have or to express any concerns in relation to the project.
We will have some refreshments such as tea, coffee and a small buffet on offer, we look forward to meeting with you.
9 November 2022 - Air Products – Erection of Air Separation Unit, Craigward Road, Alloa – Planning Application Ref. 22 /00012/FUL – Notification of Inititiation of Development
Air Products (BR) Limited 2 Millennium Gate, Westmere Drive, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 6AP
T: 0800 389 0202
airproducts.co.uk
Dear Resident,
We are writing to inform you of the intention for the initiation of the above development. This letter is intended to provide you with details regarding the development, the intended construction activities and contact details for any raising any queries or concerns.
Planning Permission
As you will be aware, the above planning application (reference 22/00012/FUL) was determined at Planning Committee on 3rd November 2022, with the Decision Notice, grating planning permission, being formally issued by Clackmannanshire Council on 7th November 2022.
With the exception of compliance related conditions and/or those requiring discharge prior to later stages of the construction, the application did not receive any conditions that required discharge prior to commencement on site. The necessary Notification of Initiation of Development has been issued to Clackmannanshire Council for their records.
All approved plans and documents, as well as the Decision Notice are available to view online via the Clackmannanshire Council planning portal: https://publicaccess.clacks.gov.uk/publicaccess
Intended Construction Works
The intended construction timeline is in excess of 12 months and, as such, it is not possible to provide an exact timeline for all activities at this stage (i.e. in case of project delays or alike). Nevertheless, please find below the intended construction activities up to April 2023:
| Month & Calendar Week (w/c) | Activities |
|---|---|
November 2022 |
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Week 45 (7th Nov) – 46 (14th Nov) |
Mobilised to site 7th November 2022 Concrete break out of outstanding existing foundations Installation of enhanced construction offices and welfare Tree removal North of the plot (For Scottish Gas Networks Diversion) |
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Week 47 (21st Nov) – 48 (28th Nov) |
Installation of Temporary Works Piling mat Mobilisation of Piling Rig 28th November |
| December 2022 |
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Week 49 (5th Dec) – 50 (12th Dec) |
Piling Works continue Foundation works commencement |
| Week 51 (19th Dec) |
Piling Works continue Foundation works continue |
| Week 52 (26th Dec) – 01 (2nd Jan) |
Site Closed 24th December 2022 – 4th January 2023 |
| January 2023 |
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Week 02 (9th Jan) – 03 (16th Jan)
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Piling Works continue Foundation works continue |
Week 04 (23rd Jan) – 05 (30th Jan) |
Piling Works continue – To be complete end of CW05 Foundation works continue |
| February – April 2023 |
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Week 06 (6th Feb) – 17 (24th Apr) |
Foundation works continue |
It is Air Products intention to update the local community again by no later than March 2023 with the proposed construction activities for the second and third quarter of 2023.
Contact Details
Should you have any queries or concerns regarding the ongoing construction activities, please find below contact details for both the Air Products development team as well as relevant contacts within Clackmannanshire Council:
| Role | Name | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
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Community Liaison Contact |
Nicola Long | 01932 249935 longn@airproducts.com |
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Construction Manager |
Ben Eaden | 07552 268151 eadenb@airproducts.com |
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Environmental Health |
Stephen Ballantyne | 01259 452541 ehealth@clacks.gov.uk |
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Planning |
Keith Johnstone | 01259 452540 planning@clacks.gov.uk |
The Community Liaison Contact will be responsible for keeping a log of all queries, comments and complaints raised with regard to the ongoing construction activities and what remedial actions (where appropriate) have been undertaken. The log will also include any planning, enforcement or contamination related issues raised by Clackmannanshire Council during the construction period. This log will be made available to Clackmannanshire Council upon request.
Registered in England & Wales no. 103881.
Registered Office: Hersham Place Technology Park, Molesey Road, Hersham, Walton on Thames, Surrey KT12 4RZ, England
Closure
We trust that the above provides you with sufficient information regarding the proposed construction timescales and proposed activities up to April 2023. We would welcome the opportunity to actively liaise with the local community where any queries or concerns arise – the principle contact for this purpose is Nicolar Long as the Community Liaison Contact. Nicola’s contact details are provided above.
Yours sincerely,
Stephen Bradley Air Products
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Alloa Community Council - (via email)
Stephen Ballantyne - Clackmannanshire Council - (via email)
Keith Johnstone - Clackmannanshire Council - (via email)
Lois Johnston - Clackmannanshire Council (via email)
O-I Manufacturing Limited - (via email)
Registered in England & Wales no. 103881.
Registered Office: Hersham Place Technology Park, Molesey Road, Hersham, Walton on Thames, Surrey KT12 4RZ, England
15 March 2021 - Published application for Hazardous Substances Consent for Storage of Oxygen (Maximum Quantity 1500 tonnes) Associated with Air Separation Unit
Dear Residents Of Munro Place,
As discussed in our meeting in January we are committed to let you know when our application for hazardous substance consent is published
The application has been registered and the public case file can be viewed online at https://publicaccess.clacks.gov.uk/publicaccess/refineSearch.do?action=refine you will need to enter the reference number 23/00034/HAZ in the search box.
Public notices will appear in the Alloa Advertiser on 15/3/23 along with details of how to submit any response you might have.
Please submit any responses directly to Clackmannanshire Council in line with the statutory consultation process.