PGµç×Ó

³§³Ù´Ç°ù±ð²õÌý

Above ground steel slurry storeÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£31.50 per m³Ìý

SpecificationÌý

Cylindrical tank constructed of lapped and bolted vitreous enamel or epoxy resin coated steel panels, or stainless-steel panels, on a concrete base. Tank to be constructed to meet:Ìý

• Ìý
• BS5502-50Ìý
• BS EN ISO 28722:2011Ìý

The store must have a minimum freeboard of 300mm and be designed with a lifespan of more than 20 years.Ìý

Reference cost includes:Ìý

• supply and construction of tankÌý
• excavation for foundation and baseÌý
• supply, laying and consolidating of hardcoreÌý
• supply, pour and laying of concrete base to BS 8500-1:2015Ìý
• foundations including any necessary reinforcementÌý
• SSAFO compliant controllable lockable sluiceÌý
• leak detection system where appropriateÌý
• gas monitoring safety equipment where appropriateÌý

Where the installation is such that slurry could be released under gravity by opening a valve or sluice, the facility should be fitted with 2 valves in series not less than one metre (1m) apart and locked shut when not in use in accordance with SSAFO standards.Ìý

Reference cost does not include:Ìý

• tank coverÌý
• reception pitÌý
• agitatorÌý
• pumpsÌý
• inspection platform and laddersÌý

These items are listed separately.Ìý

Precast circular concrete slurry storeÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£26.17 per m³

SpecificationÌý

Cylindrical tank constructed from precast concrete panels held together by external steel hoops, integrally bolted or self-supporting on a concrete base. Tank to be constructed to meet:Ìý

• Ìý
• BS5502-50Ìý

The store must have a minimum freeboard of 300mm and be designed with a lifespan of more than 20 years.Ìý

Reference cost includes:Ìý

• supply and installation of concrete panelsÌý
• excavation for foundation and baseÌý
• supply, laying and consolidating of hardcoreÌý
• supply, pour and laying of concrete base and foundations including any necessary reinforcementÌý
• SSAFO compliant controllable lockable sluiceÌý
• leak detection system where appropriateÌý
• gas monitoring safety equipment where appropriateÌý

Where the installation is such that slurry could be released under gravity by opening a valve or sluice, the facility should be fitted with 2 valves in series not less than 1m apart and locked shut when not in use in accordance with SSAFO standards.Ìý

Reference cost does not include:Ìý

• tank coverÌý
• reception pitÌý
• agitatorÌý
• pumpsÌý
• inspection platform and laddersÌý

These items are listed separately.Ìý

Earth bank lagoon without synthetic linerÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£10.08 per m³Ìý

SpecificationÌý

Construction of an earth bank lagoon which must comply with  ²¹²Ô»å requirements for soil impermeability, including banks designed to withstand loads calculated as shown in BS 5502-50. Lagoon must have a 750mm freeboard and be designed with a lifespan of more than 20 years.Ìý

Reference cost includes:Ìý

• excavation of lagoon base and area of lagoon wallsÌý
• excavation of subsoil from below ground elementÌý
• construction of lagoon walls and lining, including compaction of materialÌý
• spreading topsoil to landscape external wall of lagoonÌý
• embankment top that meets  and allows room for anchoring the store coverÌý
• fixed abstraction and mixing pointsÌý
• leak detection system where appropriateÌý
• gas monitoring safety equipment where appropriateÌý

Item can include an internal access ramp where appropriate to facilitate internal maintenance and the removal of accumulated sediment from the base, for example for stores containing higher dry-matter or sand bedded slurry.

The ramp may be:Ìý

• constructed of consolidated earthÌýÌý
• surfaced if necessary, with either concrete or compacted stoneÌý
• a minimum of 4m wide with a slope not to exceed one in 4Ìý
• capable of supporting vehicles with an axle load of not less than 7 tonsÌý

To be eligible the facility must be enclosed in a safety fence and have tyre ladders. The safety fence is not included as part of this item but is a separate item.Ìý

The safety fence must be to Health and Safety Executive (HSE) specification in accordance with of the type that offers no accessible hand or foothold. Fence to fully enclose store with lockable access gate to have similar features to those of the fence to deter and prevent persons from climbing over.Ìý

Reference cost does not include:Ìý

• store coverÌý
• reception pitÌý
• agitatorÌý
• pumpsÌý
• safety fencing

These items are listed separately.Ìý

Earth bank lagoon with synthetic linerÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£18.22 per m³

SpecificationÌý

Construction of an earth bank synthetically lined lagoon which must comply with , including banks designed to withstand loads calculated as shown in BS 5502-50. Lagoon must have a 750mm freeboard and be designed with a lifespan of more than 20 years.Ìý

Reference cost includes:Ìý

• excavation of lagoon base and area of lagoon wallsÌý
• excavation of subsoil for below ground elementÌý
• construction of lagoon walls from excavated subsoil including compacting of materialÌý
• embankment top should meet  and allow room for anchoring the store coverÌý
• supply and installation of linerÌý
• application of site topsoil to landscape external wall of lagoonÌý
• fixed abstraction and mixing pointsÌý
• leak detection and gas relief systemÌý
• gas monitoring safety equipment where appropriateÌý

Liner must have a life expectancy of more than 20 years and be suitable for use with acidified slurry (pH of 5.5).Ìý

To be eligible the facility must be enclosed in a safety fence and have tyre ladders. The safety fence is not included as part of this item but is a separate item.Ìý

The safety fence must be to HSE specification in accordance with of the type that offers no accessible hand or foothold. Fence to fully enclose store with lockable access gate to have similar features to those of the fence to deter and prevent persons from climbing over.Ìý

Reference cost does not include:Ìý

• store coverÌý
• reception pitÌý
• agitatorÌý
• pumpsÌý
• safety fencingÌý

These items are listed separately.Ìý

Store using precast rectangular concrete panelsÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£72.74 per m³Ìý

SpecificationÌý

Construction of a store using precast vertical reinforced concrete panels. It must be designed using interlocking vertical panels, either cantilever design L or T panels, or plain panels supported by appropriate foundations and tied into the floor slab to create an impermeable tank. All joints must be sealed to prevent leakage. Store to be constructed to meet  regulations and BS5502. The store must have a minimum freeboard of 300mm and be designed with a lifespan of more than 20 years.Ìý

Reference cost includes:Ìý

• excavation for foundation and baseÌý
• supply laying and consolidation of hardcoreÌý
• supply pour and laying of concrete base and foundationsÌý
• SSAFO compliant controllable lockable sluiceÌý
• leak detection system where appropriateÌý
• gas monitoring safety equipment where appropriateÌý

The store should include provision of an internal access ramp where appropriate to facilitate internal maintenance and the removal of accumulated sediment from the base, for example for stores containing higher dry-matter or sand bedded slurry. The ramp should be a minimum of 4m wide with a slope not to exceed one in 4, capable of supporting vehicles with an axle load of at least 7 tons.Ìý

Where the installation is such that slurry could be released under gravity by the opening of a valve, the facility should be fitted with 2 valves in series not less than 1m apart and locked shut when not in use in accordance with SSAFO standards.Ìý

Where the store is installed partially below ground, it should be designed: Ìý

• to withstand the internal pressure from stored slurry, accounting for passive pressure from the surrounding soil or backfill Ìý
• to withstand active pressures from surrounding soil or backfill, when the store is empty Ìý
• so that external surfaces that are in contact with the soil are capable of resisting attack by sulphates and deleterious agents (including water) contained in soil Ìý
• with a leak detection system as standardÌý

Reference cost does not include:Ìý

• tank coverÌý
• reception pitÌý
• agitatorÌý
• pumpsÌý
• inspection platform and laddersÌý
• safety fencing

These items are listed separately.Ìý

In situ cast reinforced concrete storeÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£72.74 per m³Ìý

SpecificationÌý

Construction of a store using in situ cast reinforced concrete. Store to be constructed to meet:ÌýÌý

• SSAFO 2010 regulationsÌý
• BS5502 & BS EN 1992-1-2004 or 1992-3-2006ÌýÌýÌý

The store must have a minimum freeboard of 300mm and be designed with a lifespan of more than 20 years.ÌýÌý

Reference cost includes:ÌýÌý

• excavation for foundation and baseÌýÌý
• supply, laying and consolidating of hardcoreÌýÌý
• supply and construction of form work for tank and installation of reinforcingÌýÌý
• supply, pour and consolidated concrete to form foundations, base, and sides of the storeÌý
• installation of external sump drain or catch pit at abstraction pointÌýÌý
• backfilling around the store with permeable fillÌýÌý
• lockable suction pointÌýÌý
• leak detection system where appropriateÌýÌý
• gas monitoring safety equipment where appropriateÌý

Where the installation is such that slurry could be released under gravity by the opening of a valve, the facility should be fitted with two valves in series not less than 1m apart and locked shut when not in use in accordance with regulations.ÌýÌý

Item can include the provision of an internal access ramp where appropriate, to facilitate internal maintenance and the removal of accumulated sediment from the base. The ramp should:ÌýÌý

• be a minimum of 4m wideÌýÌý
• have a slope not to exceed 1 in 4ÌýÌý
• be capable of supporting vehicles with an axle load of at least 7 tonsÌýÌý

ÌýWhere the store is installed partially below ground, it should be designed: Ìý

• to withstand the internal pressure from stored slurry, accounting for passive pressure from the surrounding soil or backfill Ìý
• to withstand active pressures from surrounding soil or backfill, when the store is empty Ìý
• so that external surfaces that are in contact with the soil are capable of resisting attack by sulphates and deleterious agents (including water) contained in soil Ìý
• with a leak detection system as standardÌý

Reference cost does not include:ÌýÌý

• store coverÌýÌý
• reception pitÌýÌý
• agitatorÌýÌý
• pumpsÌýÌý
• inspection platform and laddersÌýÌý
• safety fencing

These items are listed separately.Ìý

Large volume permanently installed supported slurry bagÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£19.27 per m³Ìý

SpecificationÌý

The slurry bag must be able to store more than 2,500m³. The slurry bag and earth works must meet  regulations. Facility must have a lifespan of more than 20 years and be suitable for use with slurry at a pH of 5.5.Ìý

Reference cost includes:Ìý

• excavation of base and construction of supporting earthworks or bundingÌý
• supply and installation of bag including fixing to supporting earth work and necessary protection as specified by the supplier such as sand blinding or an appropriate non-woven geotextileÌý
• bag to be held in place against the embankment, using steel pins or equivalent proprietary fixing systems in accordance with the supplier’s design and installation requirementsÌý
• leak detection system over secondary membraneÌý

The bag must be fitted with:Ìý

• suction or fill linesÌý
• valvesÌý
• a spill tank or catch pit at the abstraction or fill pointÌý
• air vents along with a leak detection systemÌý

Where the installation is such that slurry could be released under gravity by the opening of a valve, the facility should be fitted with 2 valves in series not less than 1m apart and locked shut when not in use in accordance with SSAFO standards.Ìý

Reference cost does not include:Ìý

• reception pitÌý
• agitatorÌý
• pumpsÌý
• safety fencing

These items are listed separately.Ìý

CoversÌý

Fixed flexible coverÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£32.17 per m2Ìý

SpecificationÌý

Cover made from flexible or pliant sheet material such as reinforced polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sheeting. This specification also applies to retrofit covers.Ìý

The cover must be:Ìý

• designed to have a life expectancy of at least 10 yearsÌý
• made from material resistant to ammonia and resilient or stabilised to UVÌý
• designed to form a taut skin when stretched over the top of the storeÌý
• either self-supporting or supported on a suitably corrosion proof structure to BS 5502 to prevent direct contact between cover and slurryÌý
• constructed to prevent water ingress into the store and reduce ammonia emissions from the store into the surrounding atmosphereÌý
• fitted with gas vents to reduce the build-up of gasÌý

Reference cost includes:Ìý

• support structureÌý
• coverÌý
• installationÌý

Floating flexible coverÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£7.99 per m2Ìý

SpecificationÌý

Flexible sheet cover to limit atmospheric emissions and to provide an impermeable barrier to prevent rainwater entering the store. This specification also applies to retrofit covers.Ìý

The cover must be:Ìý

• made from material that is impermeable to rainwater, resistant to ammonia and slurry with a pH down to 5.5Ìý
• made from material resistant or stabilised to UVÌý
• designed to have a life expectancy of at least 10 yearsÌý
• designed to include floatation or fixing to the sides of the store to prevent movement during agitation of slurry or removal by windÌý
• of sufficient size to allow it to float over the slurry as the level of liquid changesÌý

Reference cost includes:Ìý

• supply of coverÌý
• installationÌý

SeparatorsÌýÌý

Screw Press separatorÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£25,112 eachÌý

Specification

Installation of a mechanical screw press to separate slurry. The system will comprise a screw press capable of processing a minimum of 3m³/ hr with a resulting stackable material from the separatorÌý of at least 25% dry matter according to the model’s theoretical capability.Ìý

Mobile separators are not eligible under this item.ÌýÌý

Reference cost includes:Ìý

• supply and installation of separator unit including control panelÌý
• pre separator macerator or chopper pumpÌý
• pump and pipe work to transfer slurry from the store to the separatorÌýÌý
• electrical connection of separator and pump to farms distribution boardÌý
• reinforced concrete base for separator, constructed in accordance with manufacturers recommendationsÌý

Concrete used for the base must be constructed to relevant sections of BS5502 -50 and SSAFO 2010 regulations.Ìý

Reference cost does not include:Ìý

• separator gantryÌý
• concrete bunker or pad for collecting solid fractionÌý

These items are listed separately.Ìý

Roller screen press separator ÌýÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£23,996 eachÌý

SpecificationÌý

Installation of a roller screen press to separate slurry. The system will comprise of a roller screen press capable of processing a minimum of 3m³/ hr with a resulting stackable material from the separator of at least 25% dry matter according to the model’s theoretical capability.Ìý

Mobile separators are not eligible under this item.Ìý

Reference cost includes:Ìý

• supply and installation of separator unit including control panel.Ìý
• pre separator macerator or chopper pumpÌý
• pump and pipe work to transfer slurry from the store to the separatorÌý
• electrical connection of separator and pump to farms distribution boardÌý
• reinforced concrete base for separator, constructed in accordance with manufacturers recommendationsÌý

Concrete used for the base must be constructed to relevant sections of BS5502 -50 and SSAFO 2010 regulations.Ìý

Reference cost does not include:Ìý

• separator gantryÌý
• concrete bunker or pad for collecting solid fractionÌý

These items are listed separately.Ìý

Gantry to mount separatorÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£5,154 eachÌý

SpecificationÌý

Galvanised steel frame gantry to mount separator and associated equipment.Ìý

Gantry must be fitted with an access ladder and access platform to allow safe inspection of the separator. The access ladder must be secured/ lockable to prevent unauthorised access. Gantry to be constructed to relevant section of BS5502.Ìý

You can only apply for a grant towards a gantry if you are applying for a separator.Ìý

Concrete pad for collection of stackable material from the slurry separatorÌý by trailerÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£6,414 eachÌý

SpecificationÌý

Construction of an impermeable concrete area to accommodate parking of a trailer to collect solid fraction directly from separator. ÌýÌýArea must be bunded and have a drain back to reception pit. Reference cost grant contribution is based on 36m² floor area. ÌýArea must be constructed of at least 150mm concrete laid on 200mm consolidated hardcore. ÌýÌýConcrete must be constructed to relevant sections of BS5502 -50 and SSAFO 2010 regulations.ÌýÌý

You can only apply for a grant towards a concrete pad if you are applying for a separator.Ìý

Concrete bunker to accommodate short term storage ofÌý stackable material from the slurry separatorÌýÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£168.18 per m2 to a maximum grant of £16,818 (based on 100m2)Ìý

SpecificationÌý

Construction of an impermeable concrete bunker to collect solid fraction directly from separator.ÌýÌý

Floor constructed of at least 150mm concrete laid on 200mm consolidated hardcore.Ìý Enclosed on two sides and one end by 2m high 150mm thick concrete panel walls supported by RSC posts. All joints on floor and wall to be sealed to prevent seepage.ÌýÌýÌý

Floor to slope away from open end at a minimum fall of 1in 80 towards a drain.Ìý Drain to be connected to reception pit.ÌýÌýÌýÌý

Bunker must be covered with an impermeable cover when in use.ÌýÌýÌý

Bunker constructed to relevant sections of BS5502 -50 and SSAFO 2010 regulations.Ìý

You can only apply for a grant towards a concrete bunker if you are applying for a separator.Ìý

Reception pitsÌý

Precast concrete reception pitÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£154.81 per m³

SpecificationÌý

Supply and installation of a precast concrete reception pit.Ìý

Reception pit to be constructed to meet:Ìý

•  regulationsÌý
• BS5502 50Ìý
• BS EN ISO 28722:2011 where appropriateÌý

Reception pit must be resistant to ammonia and slurry down to a pH of 5.5.Ìý

Reference cost includes:Ìý

• solid or slatted reinforced cover to tank where appropriate with lockable access pointsÌý
• excavation for tankÌý
• associated concrete worksÌý
• supply, pour and consolidate concrete to form base or foundationÌý
• install tankÌý
• back fill in accordance with tank supplier’s specificationsÌý

The reception pit must have capacity for a minimum of 2 days’ slurry production. Grant contributions will be capped at 7 days’ capacity.Ìý

Where the reception pit is installed partially below ground, it should be designed: Ìý

• to withstand the internal pressure from stored slurry, accounting for passive pressure from the surrounding soil or backfill Ìý
• to withstand active pressures from surrounding soil or backfill, when the store is empty Ìý
• so that external surfaces that are in contact with the soil are capable of resisting attack by sulphates and deleterious agents (including water) contained in soil Ìý
• with a leak detection system as standardÌý

Cast in situ concrete reception pitÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£154.81 per m³Ìý

SpecificationÌý

Supply and installation of a cast in-situ concrete reception pit.Ìý

Reception pit to be constructed to meet:Ìý

•  regulationsÌý
• BS5502 50Ìý
• BS EN ISO 28722:2011 where appropriateÌý

Reception pit must be resistant to ammonia and slurry down to a pH of 5.5.Ìý

Reference cost includes:Ìý

• solid or slatted reinforced cover to tank where appropriate with lockable access pointsÌý
• excavation for tankÌý
• associated concrete worksÌý

The reception pit must have capacity for a minimum of 2 days’ slurry production. Grant contributions will be capped at 7 days’ capacity.Ìý

Where the reception pit is installed partially below ground, it should be designed: Ìý

• to withstand the internal pressure from stored slurry, accounting for passive pressure from the surrounding soil or backfill Ìý
• to withstand active pressures from surrounding soil or backfill, when the store is empty Ìý
• so that external surfaces that are in contact with the soil are capable of resisting attack by sulphates and deleterious agents (including water) contained in soil Ìý
• with a leak detection system as standardÌý

Glass reinforced plastic (GRP) reception pitÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£154.81 per m³Ìý

SpecificationÌý

Supply and installation of a reception pit constructed of GRP.Ìý

Reception pit to be constructed to meet:Ìý

•  regulationsÌý
• BS5502 50Ìý
• BS EN ISO 28722:2011 where appropriateÌý

Reception pit must be resistant to ammonia and slurry at a pH of 5.5.Ìý

Reference cost includes:Ìý

• solid or slatted reinforced cover to tank where appropriate with lockable access pointsÌý
• excavation for tank installationÌý
• back fill in accordance with tank supplier’s specificationsÌý

The reception pit must have capacity for a minimum of 2 days’ slurry production. Grant contributions will be capped at 7 days’ capacity.Ìý

Steel tank reception pitÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£154.81 per m³

SpecificationÌý

Supply and installation of steel tank reception pit and appropriate concrete surround and fill.Ìý

Reception pit to be constructed to meet:Ìý

•  regulationsÌý
• BS5502 50Ìý
• BS EN ISO 28722:2011 where appropriateÌý

Tank must be resistant to ammonia and slurry at a pH of 5.5.Ìý

Reference cost includes:Ìý

• solid or slatted reinforced cover to tank where appropriate with lockable access pointsÌý
• excavation for tankÌý
• installation of tankÌý
• back fill in accordance with tank supplier’s specificationsÌý

The reception pit must have capacity for a minimum of 2 days’ slurry production. Grant contributions will be capped at 7 days’ capacity.Ìý

PumpsÌý

Electric powered slurry transfer pumpÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£5,708 eachÌý

SpecificationÌý

Fixed electrically powered pump with a minimum transfer rate of not less than 120m³ an hour at a 12m pumping head.Ìý

Pump to be suitable for operation in environments with pH down to 5.5.Ìý

Reference cost includes:Ìý

• supply and installationÌý
• electrical connection to farms distribution boardÌý

Mobile pumps are not eligible under this item.Ìý

Powered take off (PTO) or hydraulically powered slurry transfer pumpÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£2,638 eachÌý

SpecificationÌý

¹ó¾±³æ±ð»å PTO or hydraulically powered pump with a minimum transfer rate of not less than 120m³ an hour at a 12m pumping head.Ìý

Pump to be suitable for operation in environments with pH down to 5.5.Ìý

Reference cost includes supply and installation.Ìý

Mobile pumps are not eligible under this item.Ìý

Centrifugal chopper pumpÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£5,635 eachÌý

SpecificationÌý

Fixed electrically powered centrifugal chopper pump with minimum 80mm diameter outlet. Minimum transfer rate of 100m³ an hour at a 10m pumping head.Ìý

Pump to be suitable for operation in environments with pH down to 5.5.Ìý

Reference cost includes:Ìý

• supply and installationÌý
• electrical connection to farms distribution boardÌý

Mobile pumps are not eligible under this item.Ìý

PTO or hydraulically driven chopper pumpÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£3,695 eachÌý

SpecificationÌý

Fixed centrifugal chopper pump with minimum 80mm diameter outlet. Minimum transfer rate of 100m³ an hour at a 10m pumping head.Ìý

Pump to be suitable for operation in environments with pH down to 5.5.Ìý

Reference cost includes supply and installation.Ìý

Mobile pumps are not eligible under this item.Ìý

PipeworkÌý

Galvanised steel pipe work 100mmÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£28.00 per mÌý

SpecificationÌý

100mm diameter galvanised steel pipe work suitable for use with liquids pH of 5.5 and rated at not less than 16 bar or pump pressure plus 30%.Ìý

Reference cost includes:Ìý

• supply and installation of pipeworkÌý
• fixing brackets and joiners.Ìý

Pipework must be located in areas inaccessible to livestock or machinery or protected by burial or secured to support posts or walling in such a way as to minimise the risk of accidental damage.Ìý

Galvanised steel pipe work 150mmÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£55.33 per mÌý

SpecificationÌý

150mm diameter galvanised steel pipe work suitable for use with liquids pH of 5.5 and rated at not less than 16 bar or pump pressure plus 30%.Ìý

Reference cost includes:Ìý

• supply and installation of pipeworkÌý
• fixing brackets and joinersÌý

Pipework must be located in areas inaccessible to livestock or machinery, protected by burial or secured to support posts or walling in such a way as to minimise the risk of accidental damage.Ìý

Polyethylene (PE) or equivalent pipework 100mmÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£25.07 per mÌý

SpecificationÌý

100mm diameter high density polyethylene (HDPE), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) or equivalent pipe work suitable for use with liquids pH of 5.5 and rated at not less than 16 bar or pump pressure plus 30%.Ìý

Reference cost includes:Ìý

• supply and installationÌý
• fixing brackets and joinersÌý

Pipework must be located in areas inaccessible to livestock or machinery or protected by burial or secured to support posts or walling in such a way as to minimise the risk of accidental damage.Ìý

PE or equivalent pipework 150mmÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£33.04 per mÌý

SpecificationÌý

150mm diameter HDPE, ABS or equivalent pipe work suitable for use with liquids pH of 5.5 and rated at not less than 16 bar or pump pressure plus 30%.Ìý

Reference cost includes:Ìý

• supply and installationÌý
• fixing brackets and joinersÌý

Pipework must be located in areas inaccessible to livestock or machinery or protected by burial or secured to support posts or walling in such a way as to minimise the risk of accidental damage.Ìý

Transfer channelsÌý

Under-floor transfer channelsÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£215.55 per mÌý

SpecificationÌý

Flat bottomed, V or U section pre-cast concrete slurry channel with tongue and groove or equivalent channel sealing system.Ìý

Channels must:Ìý

• include solid or slatted topped lid with a minimum 4t axle loadÌý
• be a minimum depth of 750mm, minimum unit width 1000mmÌý

Reference cost includes:Ìý

• precast headwallÌý
• excavationÌý
• supply and installation of channel units on concrete beddingÌý
• backfilling with permeable fill or lean-mix concreteÌý
• making good interface with surrounding yard area with minimum C30 or 37 concrete not less than 150mm thickÌý

AgitatorsÌý

Tank wall mixers tank capacity up to 1,200m³

Grant contributionÌý

£3,847 eachÌý

SpecificationÌý

Tank wall mixer for either concrete or steel tanks, or in situ mounted mixer for large slurry bags. Fixed installation electric motor driven with a 600mm impeller.Ìý

Reference cost includes:Ìý

• supply and installationÌý
• electrical connection to farms distribution boardÌý

Mobile mixers are not eligible under this item.Ìý

Tank wall mixers tank capacity up to 8,000m³Ìý

Grant contributionÌý

£8,668 eachÌý

SpecificationÌý

Tank wall mixer for either concrete or steel tanks, or in situ mounted mixer for large slurry bags. Fixed installation electric or PTO motor driven with twin jetters for upper and lower sediment mobilisation.Ìý

Reference cost includes:Ìý

• supply and installationÌý
• electrical connection to farms distribution boardÌý

Mobile mixers are not eligible under this item.Ìý

Safety equipmentÌý

Inspection platform with ladder for above ground concrete and steel tanksÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£1,460 eachÌý

SpecificationÌý

Galvanised steel inspection platform and ladder for above ground steel and concrete tank.Ìý

Reference cost includes supply and installation.Ìý

Platform and ladder to meet BS5502 standard.Ìý

Ladder must be designed to prevent unauthorised access to platform. Platform must be located at least 1m below top of tank.Ìý

Safety fencing for below ground stores earth bank lagoons and slurry bagsÌý

Grant contributionÌý

£11.04 per mÌý

SpecificationÌý

Safety fence to meet or exceed the specifications of HSE g³Ü¾±»å²¹²Ô³¦±ð of the type that offers no accessible hand or foothold. For example, chain-link fence topped by 3 strands of barbed wire, spaced at intervals of 100mm, to give an overall height of 1.3m with posts at 2m spacing.Ìý

Fence to fully enclose store with lockable access gates, minimum 3.5m wide to an equivalent standard to those of the fence to deter and prevent unauthorised access. Fixed abstraction and agitation points should ideally be accessible from outside the fence.