Project Overview
Churchfield Water Tower is a critical water storage facility in Cork, standing at 30 meters high. Over time, the structure exhibited signs of weathering, structural wear, and required essential repairs to maintain its integrity and ensure compliance with potable water safety standards. Adrian Queally Ltd (AQL) was engaged to carry out a comprehensive refurbishment of the tower, addressing both external and internal deterioration while applying protective coatings to prolong the structure’s lifespan.

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Scope of works
AQL carried out extensive restoration and protection measures, including: • Ground Stabilisation: Constructed a stabilisation platform to provide safe access for MEWPs (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms) required for high-level work. • High-Pressure Cleaning: All external and internal tower surfaces were subjected to a high-pressure clean-down to remove contaminants, debris, and surface deterioration. • External Concrete Repairs: Structural elements suffering from wear and minor damage were repaired using high-performance cementitious repair mortars. • Hydrophobic Coating Application: A weather-resistant hydrophobic coating was applied to the external concrete surfaces, reducing moisture absorption and preventing future degradation. • Roof Surface Protection: The roof received a specialised protective coating to resist environmental damage and extend the life of the concrete. • Internal Concrete Repairs & Coatings: Internal repairs were conducted, followed by the application of a potable water-approved waterproof coating to ensure the structure remained safe for water storage.