Thanckes tank farm project
Information about the project to redevelop Thanckes Oil Fuel Depot, how it will affect the local area and who to contact to make an enquiry.
Oil fuel depots
The Oil and Pipelines Agency (OPA) is responsible for 6 Naval Oil Fuel Depots in the UK. It works on behalf of the Secretary of State for Defence. It is a statutory public corporation sponsored by the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
Thanckes Oil Fuel Depot
The site comprises a site office, the main site area that holds storage tanks, and the jetty area which allows delivery to and from ships.
The site is adjacent to the A374, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2PG.
Jetty replacement and site upgrade
The old Fuel Jetty, which was over 60 years old, has been replaced with a modern refuelling facility for Royal Navy shipping. In addition, the old sitewide fire system has been fully replaced.
We are of designing an upgrade for the site tank farm.
Work to be carried out
Demolition of old storage tank assets is being conducted in phases to make way for the new tank farm. New secondary and tertiary containment will be installed for the new tanks, as well as modifications to the fire protection systems.
The project will also deliver phased upgrades for the returns and filtrates systems, as well as road tanker loading facilities.
Upon the project’s delivery, the skyline will remain similar to its current appearance in the development phase.
Noise and disruption management
Site noise assessment and ongoing monitoring will occur, due to the unavoidable noise that is created during the demolition and construction process.
Appropriate noise mitigation measures will be put in place to limit impact on the local community.
Traffic management
A Construction Design and Management (CDM) traffic plan will consider local communities, contractors and suppliers. The intention is to minimise road congestion where possible, particularly during peak times.
Site security
As an operational COMAH site, naval asset, and construction site, we have a legal and moral obligation to ensure safety and security is maintained at all times.
Community Relations team
We have a dedicated project team who are happy to answer any questions you might have. We will also be issuing project updates to our neighbours and any other interested parties.
You can contact the OPA Community Relations team by:
Telephone: 020 7420 1670
Email: info@oilandpipelines.com
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