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to reconstruct the gasholder in its
original fashion. FEDS PRESIDENTIAL VISIT
Before they could progress with the
resurrection of the gas holders,
Argent LLP sent each piece of the
frame to Yorkshire to be sanded
down, removing the many layers of
paint and undertaking repairs where
necessary.
Giving the structures a new lease of
life, the Triplets have been painted in a
different shade to No. 8. This is to
emphasise the relationship they have
with each other and their separate
functions. The Triplets, which now
contain luxury apartments, are
finished in a light grey, whereas No. 8
is a darker grey and stands alone,
silhouetted against the skyline.
No. 8 has been created into a public
space, where the landscaping of the
green encourages the visitor to
explore every aspect of the gasholder
and view it and the environment from
different angles.
Attendees were provided with a
guided tour by Morwenna, walking in
the early evening sun around the
public spaces of Gasholder Park and
Wharf Road Viaduct.
This up close and personal look of
the area sparked a range of questions
and conversation from the attendees, By Jonathan Ng, IGEM FEDS plant and its facilities.
from those who are new to the Membership Manager Later, Sheila delivered a talk at
industry to others who were Towngas headquarters. Speaking
reminiscing about the time they spent THE FAR EAST District Section about the future of the UK gas
working at the original facility. (FEDS) welcomed IGEM’s 2017- network, she introduced a series of
After the tour, attendees were 2018 President Sheila Lauchlan to projects currently underway in the
welcomed back to Argent LLP’s learn more about our members on UK and future developments for the
offices for a presentation, question the other side of the world. industry. Managing Director of
and answer session and refreshments. Firstly, Sheila visited Shenzhen Towngas Alfred Chan then hosted
One of the key aspects of this build to meet with employees of Sheila at a dinner alongside guests
that enabled the gasholders to be M-Tech Metering Solutions Co. from IGEM FEDS.
repurposed was the size and scale of Ltd. Here, she visited the Sheila then began an exciting tour
the site. By releasing equity in other manufacturing hub and toured the of the mainland, namely Chengdu,
builds, Argent LLP was able to ensure production of MEMS mass flow the capital of Sichuan and is one of
that history was preserved and that the meters, sharing with the engineers the best-developed cities in the
holders would have a new lease of life. her experiences in UK. region. Here she witnessed the
A huge thank you must go In Hong Kong, she met with the FEDS YPPC heat, where she was
to Morwenna and Greer Allison Hong Kong Institution of Engineers invited to judge which two of the
from Argent LLP for their hospitality (HKIE), which, like IGEM is focused eight finalists would be going to the
and time. ■ on promoting professionalism and Grand Final.
the interests of its engineers. This was followed by the IGEM-
■ This event took place in the lead HKIE President Thomas Chan FEDS members welcome dinner.
up to International Women in welcomed Sheila and they were Officiating at the ceremony was
Engineering Day, on 23 June, which able to share their views on IGEM FEDS Chair Martin Kee,
celebrates the outstanding encouraging professionalism in the among other key participants. After
achievements of female engineers gas industry. a pleasant welcome speech by the
throughout the world. This event Next was a walk to the Tai Po FEDS Chair, Sheila was welcomed
showcased the incredible drive of Plant, the largest gas production on stage to share with the audience
Morwenna Hall and how she is plant in Hong Kong. The Tai Po plant IGEM’s latest activities.
raising the bar to create exciting, manages 97 per cent of Hong We would like to express our
user friendly space whilst being true Kong’s gas supplies and Sheila was greatest gratitude to Sheila for
to an areas identity. For more treated to a guided tour of the her visit. ■
information visit www.inwed.org.uk.

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