SEARCH TECHNICAL RESOURCES PRODUCTS CONTACT Case Study: Sainsbury’s Irvine CASE STUDY SAINSBURY’S IRVINE Location: Irvine Product: Aquaflow® Contractors: Dawn Group Area: 6,700m2 Supplier: Frazer Ltd Project Engineers: Halcrow Yolles Sainsbury’s 1,000th store in Irvine, Scotland, has used almost 7,000m2 of Formpave’s sustainable urban drainage system (SUDS), Aquaflow, to create parking facilities at its main store and at its petrol station. In its push to be the UK’s greenest grocer, Sainsbury’s felt that the Irvine site would be the prime location to put its ‘respect for the environment’ value, which encompasses a commitment to water stewardship and positive water usage, into action. PROJECT INFO PRODUCT DETAIL Store manager, Lynne Nimmo, explains: “We are working to reduce the impact of our operations by using new innovations in the way we build and sustain our stores. Products like Formpave’s Aquaflow system complement our approach and investment into water management. “It gives us the ability to ensure that any surface water on the car park is put back into the water course at an acceptable rate – and is as clean as possible, achieving a pH neutral level – while while reducing standing water and making the car park safer for shoppers.” Due to ground conditions on site being unsuitable for infiltration, an attenuated Aquaflow system has been installed in the 501 parking bays across the main store car park and the parking facility at the store’s petrol station. This system limits the discharge rate from site to 16 litres per second, meeting the requirements set by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and the local authority. Surface water discharge is regulated by the SEPA as part of the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011. Even surface run-off from the access aisles, formed from dense bitumen macadam (DBM), drains onto the Aquaflow and into the system’s sub-base. The Aquaflow system was recommended to main contractors, Dawn Group, by project engineers, Halcrow Yolles, and supplied by Frazer Ltd, specialists in below ground drainage products. Thomas Ward of Halcrow Yolles said: “We have worked with Formpave on a number of projects across the UK. “The team is experienced, knowledgeable and offers a high quality service. For the Irvine store, we worked in partnership with Formpave’s in-house design team to create a surfacing solution that met stringent SEPA and LA legislation. We then advised the contractors, Dawn Group, that the Aquaflow system would best meet the requirements of the site.” Car Parks Residential Residential Industrial and Commercial TAKE INSPIRATION FROM OUR OTHER PROJECTS Sometimes, it is reassuring to read about other success stories before embarking on your own. Here, you will find examples of residential, education, commercial and public sector construction projects in which Forterra’s innovative products, and its skilled, approachable teams and flexible services, have played a significant part. To showcase your own project featuring Forterra building products and services, contact us on marketing@forterra.co.uk SEE MORE CASE STUDIES TALK TO US ABOUT YOUR UPCOMING PROJECT PRODUCT FILTER LATEST NEWS FROM FORTERRA FORTERRA'S SUPPORT FOR RIVER CHARITY PROJECT MAKES MEASE BETTER FOR FISH, OTTERS AND PEOPLE 28th Sep 2021 A new water quality project on the River Mease which will slash levels of dangerous pollutants has already created valuable wetland habitats for loach, bullhead, crayfish and even otters. read more SHARE WILNECOTE BRICK FACTORY TO SEE £27 MILLION INVESTMENT 30th Jul 2021 | Company News We recently announced that we are set to invest £27 million into our brick factory in Wilnecote, Staffordshire. read more SHARE FORTERRA HOSTS APPRENTICE COMPETITION WITH THE BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION IN A CELEBRATION OF SKILLS 19th Jul 2021 | Industry News We have recently hosted and supplied bricks for this year’s Apprentice Brickwork competition in partnership with the Brick Development Association and Lewisham College. read more SHARE Gender Pay Reporting Modern Slavery Act Statement Trading terms and conditions Terms and conditions of use policy Cookie policy Privacy policy Contact Forterra plc © Forterra Building Products Limited all rights reserved 2021 BRICKS BLOCKS BISON PRECAST SPECIAL SHAPED BRICKS CHIMNEYS, ROOFING & FLUES PAVING FACADE SYSTEMS We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Cookie settings ACCEPT