Tanks and Underground Tanks
Tanks form an important part of many industrial facilities, providing storage for water, process liquids and utility systems.
Ambrey Baker designs and constructs both above-ground and underground tanks for industrial environments where reliability, safety and careful technical design are essential.
With almost 40 years of experience delivering projects in operational industrial facilities, our team understands the structural, environmental and operational requirements associated with tank installations.
We provide engineered solutions for water storage, produce washing and handling processes, fire protection systems, biogas infrastructure and rainwater harvesting.
Each tank is developed to suit the operational demands of the site, taking account of ground conditions, structural loading, drainage requirements and integration with surrounding infrastructure.
Water Storage and Process Tanks
Many food processing and agricultural facilities require large volumes of water for washing, grading and process use. Tanks used in these environments must provide reliable storage while supporting hygiene, durability and long-term structural performance.
Our team designs reinforced concrete and specialist tank structures for demanding industrial applications. These installations are often integrated with process drainage systems, pump chambers and treatment infrastructure.
Structural design is informed by recognised engineering standards, including Eurocode requirements for reinforced concrete design. Where relevant, tank design also considers the specific technical requirements associated with liquid-retaining structures.
Fire-Fighting Water Storage
Many industrial facilities require dedicated fire-fighting water reserves to support sprinkler systems, emergency water supply arrangements and insurer requirements.
We construct tanks that support fire suppression systems, sprinkler networks and emergency water storage. Where relevant, these installations are coordinated with recognised fire protection standards, including BS EN 12845 for automatic sprinkler systems, together with project-specific fire strategy requirements.
Our experience working within operational warehouses, food factories and logistics sites allows these systems to be installed with careful coordination and minimal disruption.
Biogas and Energy Infrastructure
Many food manufacturers and agricultural facilities are introducing anaerobic digestion systems and related infrastructure to support energy generation and waste reduction.
Our team constructs tanks and containment structures used within these systems, including reinforced bases, bunded areas and process integration infrastructure. These installations require careful consideration of chemical exposure, gas-related risks and environmental protection.
Where applicable, design and construction must also take account of the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 and Environment Agency requirements.
Rainwater Harvesting Systems
Rainwater harvesting tanks allow industrial facilities to reduce reliance on mains water by capturing and storing roof runoff for reuse in suitable site processes.
We construct tanks that integrate with site drainage infrastructure, attenuation systems and water treatment processes. These systems are often developed as part of wider sustainable drainage strategies, with reference to CIRIA C753 and local planning authority requirements where relevant.
Built for Industrial Environments
Tank construction requires close coordination with groundworks, drainage systems, structural design and operational infrastructure. Our team delivers full project coordination from design development through to construction.
Clients across the food, cold chain, manufacturing and logistics sectors rely on our experience to deliver tanks that are durable, well-coordinated and suited to demanding industrial environments.
Whether constructing water storage tanks for food production, fire-fighting reserves for warehouses, or specialist tanks supporting energy systems, Ambrey Baker provides practical solutions shaped by almost 40 years of industrial construction experience.
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Leading Specialists in Industrial Facilities
From early-stage consultancy & design, to Hard FM, repair, refurbishment, reconfiguration, capital works & decommissioning. We support essential facilities that need to remain safe, compliant & operational throughout their working life
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