Ocean tank refurbishment project
Its been 30 years since the Sealife aquarium in Southend opened to the public. ATL has recently completed the ocean tank refurbishment project
ATL has been working alongside the SEALIFE Adventure in the seaside resort of Southend on Sea since it opened in 1993. During that time it has seen many changes with reknowned local attraction operators Stockvale Group acquiring the seafront site in 2001. Over the years many major changes have been brought about with significant capital investment projects being completed. The ATL team has just returned after successfully completing the latest one, the ocean tank refurbishment project.
As part of the ocean tank refurbishment project we recoated the GRP waterproofing.
Before – the existing tank needed some TLC
After- recoating complete
All of the acrylic viewing panels including the 180 degree underwater tunnel were cosmetically polished returning the acrylic to as new condition.
Toby preparing the acrylic tunnel
Polishing one of the acrylic dome views
Other works on the tank involved removing the under gravel filter bed and reconfiguration of the LSS system pipework to allow for the installation new bio filtration units. We will also be supplying and installing larger ultra violet disinfection units.
Darren completing a pump installation
Bringing life back to the refurbished ocean tank in Southend
Whilst this was a relatively small project for the ATL team to complete the end result was extremely gratifying. More details can be found here
