This cutting-edge biotech facility broke ground in 2007 and was built on a 10-acre brownfield site owned by Pfizer at Shanbally in Cork, adjacent to an existing facility. The complex has over 12,000m² of floor space comprising a production building, administration block, laboratories and other associated infrastructure such as warehousing and storage facilities. It was designed as a phase II / III clinical trial-scale facility, producing, purifying, formulating and bulk-filling mammalian cell culture derived proteins.
The plant, which was completed and opened in 2009, was delivered in 3 phases. PJ Hegarty was contracted to carry out the enabling works, the concrete structural works, and the architectural finishes. The scope of our remit included general site clearance including bulk earthworks and filling, plus temporary service installation for the project compound. Construction involved a reinforced concrete superstructure including all floor slabs, reinforced concrete pad footings, column encasement & stair cores, with a secondary steel structure. We installed the U/G stainless steel process pipework, internal partitions and glazed screens, fireproofing, internal doors and roller shutter doors as well as ceilings and floor finishes.
A full architectural fit-out included all office & reception areas, canteen, toilets and locker rooms, and a warehouse with concrete plinths for equipment. Associated site works included both internal and external permanent boundary walls and fencing, all permanent roads, footpaths, car parks and landscaped areas The facility was designed to incorporate environmentally friendly features and reused existing assets during construction in an effort to minimise wastage, while the equipment and fixtures installed within the plant are energy efficient.
