School back in session thanks to boiler hire from Andrews Sykes

Our schools lie at the very centre of our local communities, providing vital education and childcare which allows working parents to earn a living. This was put in jeopardy when recent heavy rain forced a primary school to close after its plant room flooded.

The school’s basement plant room had filled with 1.5 metres of water, submerging the boiler plant and other critical infrastructure like lighting and power systems. With no functional boilers, the school had no heating, hot water, or lighting – making it impossible to open safely to students.

The regional electric company was able to restore main power to the majority of the school. But with the boiler system damaged beyond repair, there was still no heat for classrooms on cold winter days. The school’s maintenance contractor contacted us as their preferred emergency supplier for an immediate solution.

Within a day, Andrews Sykes surveyed the site and delivered two 500kW temporary boilers with fuel tanks and fuel management systems. The next morning, the boilers were installed and heating as well as hot water was restored.
Telemetry systems allow the boilers to be monitored remotely by Andrews Sykes technicians, ensuring any issues are addressed promptly. Fuel tank levels are also monitored remotely, guaranteeing uninterrupted operation.

With heating and hot water functionality re-established, the school was once again able to open and provide essential education services to children in the community. The swift resolution highlights the importance of having robust contingency plans using Andrews Sykes as your preferred experienced specialist hire company.