Agribusiness

Inland Grain Terminal

Dauphin, Manitoba
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Project Overview

FWS Group was tasked with the development of the Inland Grain Terminal, a project focused on enhancing the storage and handling capacity for grain. The terminal was designed to expand storage capacity, improve operational efficiency, and maintain continuous operation throughout the construction phase, minimizing disruptions to ongoing services.

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Project Goals

The main goal of the Inland Grain Terminal project was to increase the terminal's storage capacity and improve the speed and efficiency of its grain handling systems. Key goals included the construction of advanced storage facilities, increasing the throughput of grain shipping and receiving, and installing cleaning systems to ensure the highest quality of grain was processed.

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Tools

Technologies and Innovations

This project incorporated several innovative technologies and solutions, including:

  • Concrete Silos: Six concrete silos with inner stice bins were built to hold 10,588 metric tonnes of grain, ensuring durability and efficiency.
  • Grain Cleaning Line: A cleaning system with a capacity of 90 metric tonnes per hour was installed to maintain grain quality.
  • Advanced Shipping Systems: The facility is equipped with a shipping capacity of 1,360 metric tonnes per hour and features track loadout systems for efficient grain dispatch.
  • Ongoing Operational Capacity: Despite construction, the terminal maintained operational efficiency with a shipping and receiving capacity of 272 metric tonnes per hour.
Timeline

Project Timeline

This project incorporated several innovative technologies and solutions, including:

  • Concrete Silos: Six concrete silos with inner stice bins were built to hold 10,588 metric tonnes of grain, ensuring durability and efficiency.
  • Grain Cleaning Line: A cleaning system with a capacity of 90 metric tonnes per hour was installed to maintain grain quality.
  • Advanced Shipping Systems: The facility is equipped with a shipping capacity of 1,360 metric tonnes per hour and features track loadout systems for efficient grain dispatch.
  • Ongoing Operational Capacity: Despite construction, the terminal maintained operational efficiency with a shipping and receiving capacity of 272 metric tonnes per hour.
Results

Results

The Inland Grain Terminal successfully expanded its storage and handling capacity, allowing for high-efficiency grain processing and distribution. The project maintained continuous operation throughout construction, ensuring that the terminal could serve its operational needs without major interruptions. The advanced grain cleaning and shipping systems enhanced the terminal's efficiency, and the facility now supports high-volume operations, enabling Richardson International to meet growing demands in the grain industry.

The Inland Grain Terminal project significantly boosted grain storage, handling, and distribution capabilities. FWS Group’s expertise in managing complex, large-scale infrastructure projects allowed for seamless construction and minimal disruption to operations, resulting in a state-of-the-art facility designed to meet the evolving needs of the agribusiness sector.

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