This article from the Farmers Journal features some of the basic issues to consider when building a concrete storage tank.
This is the time of year when farmers start enquiring about slatted concrete tanks, with the idea of having tank, slats and roof in place by next winter. Slatted concrete tanks are a complex piece of construction.
Most underpasses are high enough for cows and a farm jeep to pass through. This article from the Farmers Journal features a road underpass which is high enough for a mid-size tractor to drive through.
You have only really have one chance to examine an underground slurry tank – while it’s being built and before it has gone into use.
In this article from the Farmers Journal, Paul Mooney discusses the process involved in installing a large underground slurry tank in Co Limerick.
The tank was built by Croom Concrete and we also supplied the cattle slats and passage slabs.
Allen family is safer and the yard is cleaner thanks to the new underpass
Seventeen years ago the Allen family of Newcestown investigated building an underpass for their dairy herd but the plan was dropped as it was considered too costly. But the rationale for an underpass did not go away. Cow numbers rose, traffic got heavier and labour more expensive. The road is a busy secondary route linking Bandon and Clonakilty with Macroom.
In this article from the Farmers Journal, Paul Mooney speaks to Joe O’Donoghue of Michelstown, who decided to fully contract out the construction of a road underpass on his farm.
When it comes to a farm building project some farmers choose to be involved from start to finish. Others take a different approach and hire a good professional, let them get on with it while they can concentrate on running the farm. Both options have their merits.
Croom Concrete were recently selected by Cork County Council for the supply of precast concrete box culverts for a Bridge replacement in the Fermoy/Glenvile areas.
Croom Concrete have been selected by South Tipperary County Council to design units for a bridge replacement at Lickfinn, Ballynonty. The bridge repairs began in 2012 and involved the installation of a precast concrete culvert.
Croom Concrete successfully installed a cattle underpass for Gerard Cronin Mallow, on the N73. Box culvert units supplied were 3 meters in width by 2.1m in height.
The tunnel length was 10m.
