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AUCH HYDRO
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Auch Hydro Scheme is a 450kW scheme that was built on the Allt Coralan burn, near Tyndrum. The scheme was designed by Mott MacDonald and we were contracted to complete all Civil Engineering aspects of the scheme, which included:
- Constructing the In-River Water Intake complete with Header Tank.
- Constructing the Secondary Intake and installing pipeline linking it to the Allt Coralan burn.
- Installing 2280 metres of 710mm diameter HDPE pipework with 109 metres of head.
- Constructing two Bridges to support bridge and provide estate access.
- Construct the Powerhouse, complete with Tailrace and Headwall.
- Construct the reinforced concrete Pigging Chamber.
The scheme has been running extremely successfully for the client and is thought to continue to do so for many years. The water is passed through a Gilkes Turgo Turbine, which generates the power for being sent back onto the National Grid.
Auch was particularly challenging due to both the weather conditions and the passing under a railway bridge. Although MAM are used to working in the worst of conditions, Auch was particularly challenging and it was not uncommon to have all four seasons in the one day. The pipeline crossed underneath one of the Scottish Rail Network’s main bridges and careful planning and excavation was required to complete this element of the works.
Client Testimonials
Just back from annual leave and visited Aberdalgie this morning.
Can I say the guys have done a fantastic job!!!, it looks better than I imagined and want you to pass this onto them. Well done guys.
Liam Hynd, Assistant Bereavement Services Officer
Just wanted to email you a ‘fantastic job’ note.
Your guys, headed up by Brian, are so courteous and helpful and run a very tidy site, safe and efficient.
The quality of the job is excellent.
Nick Riley, Landscape Architect
"MAM are a genuine great ground work and civil engineering contractor. Great reputation locally and afar."
Jim O'Brien
"Excellent service"
Andrew Mckenna
"Done a great job in our garden with no trouble."
Tam Watson
Your staff were very respectful of the historical site, polite to all staff and members of the public. Left the site in a clean and tidy manner each day.
Paul Winn, Clerk of Works (PKC)
Thank you again for the great works completed, it was a pleasure working with MAM on this. I will ensure to get some KPI's over to yourself now its completed with the positive feedback.
Darrel Wilson - Project Engineer (FLS)
Just to say the guys have done a tidy job, all as agreed, which is appreciated.
Richard Thomas - Managing Director (Hygenius)
The tradesman has done a fantastic job, and the wall looks amazing and most importantly safe!
School Headteacher
Aberchalder and Glengarry estate would like to thank Mike and all of the team at MAM on the successful completion of the two substantial projects on our property overcoming (extreme at times) adverse weather conditions at altitude with challenging access and accessibility, care and respect to the sensitive environment and to the quality of design and reinstatement procedures followed.
We wish all the very best to MAM with all their future projects and we would be delighted to recommend their services to any prospective clients.
Steve Mackenzie (Factor)