HELICOPTER HANGER

The new site is a better but very exposed location and the building design needed to take account of the environmental conditions 
Client
Dyfed Powys Police

Contractor: Dawnus Construction.
Structural Engineers: White Young green
M&E Engineers: White Young Green
Quantity Surveyors: Rigby Thorpe Ltd

Overview
Works: New Build Hanger.
Sector: Industrial
Service: Architects
Location: Pembrey, Llanelli
Contract Value: £1,350,000.00
Contract Period: 70 weeks
This purpose, built hanger was commissioned by Dyfed Powys Police and replaced an out of date facility within a restricted site. The new site is a better but very exposed location and the building design needed to take account of the environmental conditions. 

Curved roofs direct wind over the top of the building and natural light enters the hanger, space through clerestory windows rather than rooflights which are more vulnerable. Special measures had to be taken in the design of the foundations and drains due to the very high, water table, and special security measures in the form of fencing, raised bunds and a moat. 

In addition to the hanger space, the accommodation includes a control room, briefing room, welfare facilities, stores and rest room facilities and provide an ideal base for airborne policing throughout the adjoining counties.

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