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Roadworks brewing in Ellon
What do a ‘Ten Ton Truck’, a ‘Fog Machine’ and a ‘Pedal Pony’ have in common? They are all craft beers brewed by Ellon-based Brewdog. A large proportion of the 242 million cans shipped last year started life at the Brewdog ‘Brewery HQ’ complex on the Balmacassie Industrial Estate in Ellon. Taking on the challenge of resurfacing the roads and footpaths on the estate without compromising brewing logistics was, therefore, a major challenge for the W M Donald surfacing team.
John Campbell is W M Donald’s Surfacing Manager:
‘Communication and co-ordination are fundamental to all successful surfacing projects, particularly one on such a high-profile site as Balmacassie.
Although Brewdog is Balmacassie’s highest-profile occupant, the area impacted by the surfacing works also included a Tesco Superstore, a household waste and recycling centre, and other local businesses. Phasing of the works was made more demanding due to there being businesses with access requirements on both sides of the roads. There was also a tight timescale within which to complete the works.
We knew before we started that the surfacing works risked inconveniencing both pedestrians and motorists. The challenge was to minimise any disruption and clearly signpost alternative routes.
I’m proud of both the quality of the finished works, and the way we interfaced with businesses.’
Cheers!
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IF W M DONALD BREWED THEIR OWN BEER WHAT WOULD IT BE CALLED?
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