Harold Engineering delivered a full turnkey installation at Jamestown Bus Depot, covering the design, supply, installation and commissioning of a high-capacity drive-through bus wash, a water reclaim system, a fully integrated compressed air network and an advanced vehicle fume extraction solution.
The brief
Jamestown required a high-throughput, low-impact facility to support daily fleet operations. The mandate was clear: faster, more consistent cleaning; responsible water use; dependable, energy-efficient compressed air across the workshops; and a safer, cleaner working environment for depot staff.
We delivered a state-of-the-art SBW drive-through bus wash paired with a Kirton water reclaim system, an energy-efficient Renner compressor with an Ingersoll Rand EPL Quick-Fit compressed air piping system, and an advanced vehicle fume extraction system. The result is a cohesive, future-ready infrastructure with simplified maintenance and improved sustainability.
What we delivered
- SBW drive-through bus wash: high-capacity system with programmable cycles for fast, consistent fleet cleaning.
- Kirton water reclaim system: multi-stage reclaim to minimise potable water use and reduce operating costs.
- Compressed air system: energy-efficient Renner compressor and EPL Quick-Fit aluminium piping for low pressure drop, leak reduction and easy expansion.
- Vehicle fume extraction: capture-at-source extraction to improve air quality and workshop safety.
- Integrated controls & handover: system interlocks, operator training, O&M manuals and commissioning for seamless operation.
- Single point of accountability: one team responsible for design, supply, installation and commissioning.
Outcome & benefits
The upgrade gives the depot a modern, sustainable and efficient operation that keeps the fleet moving and the workshop safe.
- Higher throughput & uptime: faster wash cycles reduce vehicle dwell time and keep services on schedule.
- Lower water use & costs: reclaim significantly cuts consumption and discharge, improving environmental performance.
- Efficient, reliable air: stable pressure, reduced leaks and lower kWh from an optimised compressor and piping network.
- Safer workspace: effective exhaust capture improves indoor air quality and supports H&S compliance.
- Simpler maintenance & scalability: Quick-Fit piping and modular equipment ease servicing and future expansion.
- Streamlined delivery: turnkey project management simplified implementation and day-to-day operations.
Rapid, consistent cleaning; responsible water use; dependable compressed air; and cleaner indoor air for a safer workplace. The Jamestown project shows what a fully integrated depot upgrade can deliver for public transport infrastructure.
Planning a depot or workshop upgrade?
From bus washes and water reclaim to compressed air and fume extraction, Harold Engineering designs, installs and supports complete turnkey systems across Ireland. Talk to our team about your next project.
