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APSE Northern Ireland one day seminarIncorporating the APSE Northern Ireland AGM
Monday 15 June 2009
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Waste and recycling services; Context and practice
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
APSE in Northern Ireland
‘Waste & Recycling Services’
15th June 2009
- context & practice -
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Michael WhitleyArchitectural Partner
Michael Whitley Architects
Belfast
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Investing in the Infrastructure
Sustainable Project
CASE STUDY:
NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Lead Consultant …….
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Design TeamArchitects - Michael Whitley ArchitectsQuantity Surveyors - VB Evans & CompanyStructural & Civil - Albert Fry Associates LtdMechanical & Electrical - A H Design
Main Contractor - Heron Bros Ltd
CDM-Coordinator - Michael Whitley Architects
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Take for granted
………… ?
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Pollution
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Global Warming
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Sceptical ?
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Waste
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
• EU Directives – Recycling Targets to be met
• Punitive fines
• Central and Local Government Policies
• Over reliance on landfill
• Historic lack of investment in the industry
• Need to raise awareness of environmental issues
Waste Management Issues
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Borough ofNorth Down
Northern Ireland currently has 26 Council areas
- soon to be 11?
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
North Down
• 81 square kilometres
• Population of almost 80,000 [fifth largest council area in Northern Ireland).
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Messagereduce
reuserecycle
[reprocess]
incineratebury
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Rathgael, Bangor
Historical Initiative
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Rathgael, Bangor
Historical Initiative
split level dump
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Rathgael, Bangor
Historical Initiative
split level dump
compactor
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Old Facilities
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Old Facilities
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
increasing amounts of household wastemultiple separation required
equipment beyond its economic lifenoise / odours / dust / toxins
very close to housingpublic access problems
drab dirty image
Old Facilities
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Rathgael, Bangor
new legislation
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Balloo Wood, Bangor
new location
next generation technology
sustainability[CEEQUAL]
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Balloo Wood, Bangor
Recycling Centre
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Balloo Wood, Bangor
Recycling Centre
Transfer Station
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Balloo Wood, Bangor
Recycling Centre
Wind Turbine
Transfer Station
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Balloo Wood, Bangor
Recycling Centre
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Recycle centre site
Brownfield site
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
CONCEPT
new image user friendly
reduced queuing obvious internal routes
multiple separationsimple disposal
cleandrysafe
convenientfun
Brief
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
CONCEPT
new image user friendly
reduced queuing obvious internal routes
multiple separationsimple disposal
cleandrysafe
convenientfun
FIT FOR PURPOSE
increased capacitynumbers through
segregation of vehiclesseparation of waste
efficient managementtransport on
limit contamination hazardous waste containment
sustainable materialsenergy efficient
low environmental impact
Brief
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Recycle centre
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Recycle centre
circular
split level
5 bays
canopy
segregation
education
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
materials• GGBS Concrete • rock panels
Sustainability
waste• rain water harvesting • SUDS
energy• solar panels • wind turbine
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Balloo Wood, Bangor
Recycling Centre
Transfer Station
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Transfer station site
Brownfield site
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
CONCEPT
strong public image staff friendly
multiple waste streams simple internal routes
high technologymaximum automation
health & safety
Brief
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
FIT FOR PURPOSE
increased capacityefficient sequencing
compaction air filtration
hazardous waste containment ancillary facilities
efficient management sustainable materials
energy efficientno environmental impact
Brief
CONCEPT
strong public image staff friendly
multiple waste streams simple internal routes
high technologymaximum automation
health & safety
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Waste Transfer Station
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Compactor
Cyclovent
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
materials• GGBS Concrete • rock panels
waste• rain water harvesting • SUDS
energy• solar panels• photovoltaic • wind turbine
Sustainability
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Balloo Wood, Bangor
Recycling Centre
Wind Turbine
Transfer Station
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Wind Turbine
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
And there’s more ………
Recycling Centre
Waste Transfer Station
Wind Turbine
Combined Heat & Power Plant - CHP
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
HistoricWalled Garden, Bangor
Ward Park
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
HistoricWalled Garden, Bangor
Walled Garden
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Historic
Leisure Centre
Walled Garden, Bangor
Walled Garden
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Historic
Leisure Centre
Walled Garden, Bangor
Walled Garden
CHP Plant
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
CHP Plant
CHP Plant
formal walled garden
Leisure Centre
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
boilers - hot water
CHP Plant
waste wood - fuel
steam turbine - electricity
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
CHP Plant
40m x 20m x 12m
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
inert box
natural slate [recycled]
no noise
roof terrace
event space
CHP Plant
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Awards [ so far !]
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Awards
Waste Transfer Station
2007 Sustainable Ireland Awards - Sustainable Building Project of the Year2008 International Green Apple Awards – Bronze Award
Recycling Centre
2007 Sustainable Ireland Awards - Best Recycling Initiative2008 International Green Apple Awards – Silver Award2008 RSUA Special Award for Innovation in Design and Construction
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
CEEQual- materials
- wastage
- energy
- environmental impact
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Sustainable Project client initiative
extensive research
focused project team
informed design team
competent contractor
realistic budget
realistic programme
imaginative brief
sympathetic press
cooperative statutory bodies
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Sustainable Project client initiative
extensive research
focused project team
informed design team
competent contractor
realistic budget
realistic programme
imaginative brief
sympathetic press
cooperative statutory bodies
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Trevor PolleyChief Executive of North Down Borough Council,
“North Down is leading the way with these important projects.
We believe that they are facilities that other councils across the UK and Ireland will look to as examples of best practice and sustainability.”
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Michael WhitleyArchitectural Partner
Michael Whitley Architects
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
APSE in Northern Ireland
‘Waste & Recycling Services’
15th June 2008
- context & practice -
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Michael WhitleyArchitectural Partner
Michael Whitley Architects
Belfast
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Investing in the Infrastructure
Sustainable Project
CASE STUDY:
NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Lead Consultant …….
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Design TeamArchitects - Michael Whitley ArchitectsQuantity Surveyors - VB Evans & CompanyStructural & Civil - Albert Fry Associates LtdMechanical & Electrical - A H Design
Main Contractor - Heron Bros Ltd
CDM-Coordinator - Michael Whitley Architects
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Take for granted
………… ?
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Pollution
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Sceptical ?
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Waste
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
• EU Directives – Recycling Targets to be met
• Punitive fines
• Central and Local Government Policies
• Over reliance on landfill
• Historic lack of investment in the industry
• Need to raise awareness of environmental issues
Waste Management Issues
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Borough ofNorth Down
Northern Ireland currently has 26 Council areas
- soon to be 11?
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
North Down
• 81 square kilometres
• Population of almost 80,000 [fifth largest council area in Northern Ireland).
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Rathgael, Bangor
Historical Initiative
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Rathgael, Bangor
Historical Initiative
split level dump
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Rathgael, Bangor
Historical Initiative
split level dump
compactor
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Old Facilities
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Old Facilities
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
increasing amounts of household wastemultiple separation required
equipment beyond its economic lifenoise / odours / dust / toxins
very close to housingpublic access problems
drab dirty image
Old Facilities
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Rathgael, Bangor
new legislation
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Balloo Wood, Bangor
new location
next generation technology
sustainability[CEEQUAL]
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Balloo Wood, Bangor
Recycling Centre
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Balloo Wood, Bangor
Recycling Centre
Transfer Station
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Balloo Wood, Bangor
Recycling Centre
Wind Turbine
Transfer Station
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Balloo Wood, Bangor
Recycling Centre
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Recycle centre site
Brownfield site
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
CONCEPT
new image user friendly
reduced queuing obvious internal routes
multiple separationsimple disposal
cleandrysafe
convenientfun
Brief
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
CONCEPT
new image user friendly
reduced queuing obvious internal routes
multiple separationsimple disposal
cleandrysafe
convenientfun
FIT FOR PURPOSE
increased capacitynumbers through
segregation of vehiclesseparation of waste
efficient managementtransport on
limit contamination hazardous waste containment
sustainable materialsenergy efficient
low environmental impact
Brief
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Recycle centre
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Recycle centre
circular
split level
5 bays
canopy
segregation
education
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
materials• GGBS Concrete • rock panels
Sustainability
waste• rain water harvesting • SUDS
energy• solar panels • wind turbine
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Balloo Wood, Bangor
Recycling Centre
Transfer Station
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Transfer station site
Brownfield site
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
CONCEPT
strong public image staff friendly
multiple waste streams simple internal routes
high technologymaximum automation
health & safety
Brief
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
FIT FOR PURPOSE
increased capacityefficient sequencing
compaction air filtration
hazardous waste containment ancillary facilities
efficient management sustainable materials
energy efficientno environmental impact
Brief
CONCEPT
strong public image staff friendly
multiple waste streams simple internal routes
high technologymaximum automation
health & safety
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Waste Transfer Station
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Compactor
Cyclovent
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
materials• GGBS Concrete • rock panels
waste• rain water harvesting • SUDS
energy• solar panels• photovoltaic • wind turbine
Sustainability
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Balloo Wood, Bangor
Recycling Centre
Wind Turbine
Transfer Station
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Wind Turbine
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
And there’s more ………
Recycling Centre
Waste Transfer Station
Wind Turbine
Combined Heat & Power Plant - CHP
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
HistoricWalled Garden, Bangor
Ward Park
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
HistoricWalled Garden, Bangor
Walled Garden
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Historic
Leisure Centre
Walled Garden, Bangor
Walled Garden
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Historic
Leisure Centre
Walled Garden, Bangor
Walled Garden
CHP Plant
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
CHP Plant
CHP Plant
formal walled garden
Leisure Centre
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
boilers - hot water
CHP Plant
waste wood - fuel
steam turbine - electricity
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
CHP Plant
40m x 20m x 12m
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
inert box
natural slate [recycled]
no noise
roof terrace
event space
CHP Plant
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Awards [ so far !]
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Awards
Waste Transfer Station
2007 Sustainable Ireland Awards - Sustainable Building Project of the Year2008 International Green Apple Awards – Bronze Award
Recycling Centre
2007 Sustainable Ireland Awards - Best Recycling Initiative2008 International Green Apple Awards – Silver Award2008 RSUA Special Award for Innovation in Design and Construction
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
CEEQual- materials
- wastage
- energy
- environmental impact
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Sustainable Project client initiative
extensive research
focused project team
informed design team
competent contractor
realistic budget
realistic programme
imaginative brief
sympathetic press
cooperative statutory bodies
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Sustainable Project client initiative
extensive research
focused project team
informed design team
competent contractor
realistic budget
realistic programme
imaginative brief
sympathetic press
cooperative statutory bodies
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Trevor PolleyChief Executive of North Down Borough Council,
“North Down is leading the way with these important projects.
We believe that they are facilities that other councils across the UK and Ireland will look to as examples of best practice and sustainability.”
www.mwa-ni.co.uk
Michael WhitleyArchitectural Partner
Michael Whitley Architects
www.apse.org.uk
APSE Northern Ireland one day seminarIncorporating the APSE Northern Ireland AGM
Monday 15 June 2009
0
Waste and recycling services; Context and practice