News from the West Indies: Projects in Martinique
Projects
20 September 2024
Projects
20 September 2024
Since the beginning of 2024, AGF (STAB) has been involved in a number of exciting projects in Martinique, leveraging its expertise in the construction of essential structures for local industry and public infrastructure.
Three construction sites are currently underway or recently completed, demonstrating our ability to take on complex challenges while meeting the specific needs of our customers.
Located in the commune of Le Marin, in the south of the island, this project involves the construction of a storage shed for aging rum barrels from the “heirs MADKAU” distillery. Begun in May 2024 and completed in July 2024, this project involved some notable technical challenges, such as the prefabrication on the ground of shear wall* over 9 meters high, a process requiring precision and rigor. This facility will play a key role in the development and expansion of the distillery, which is counting on an increase in its production and storage capacity.
Look at our Cotram BTP’s video about the project:
*A reinforced concrete shear wall (also known as a “bracing wall”) is a structural element used in reinforced concrete constructions to ensure the structural stability of buildings against lateral loads such as wind and earthquakes.
In the north of Martinique, at Macouba, AGF is involved in a similar project for the construction of a storage shed for rum barrels from the “RHUM JM” distillery. This project, launched in July 2024 and scheduled for completion in November 2024, also presents technical challenges for the prefabrication of the shear walls. These new facilities will contribute to the preservation and enhancement of Martinique’s rum-making heritage.
The Morne Pitault drinking water reservoir, located in Ducos in central Martinique, is also an essential project for the local community. Its 1,500 m³ capacity will meet the drinking water needs of the surrounding population. Work began in November 2023 and is scheduled for completion in May 2024. This project presented unique challenges linked to the prefabrication of curved walls, a process crucial to meeting installation deadlines while ensuring the quality and safety of the work. The impossibility of laying reinforcement in advance also meant that technical adjustments had to be made, requiring innovative solutions to bring the project to a successful conclusion.
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