Alstom and DF donation helps turns Furniture Recycling Project into a Reality
Alstom and DF have provided much needed financial support to local community group
Ear4U. The donation will go towards setting up a second hand clothing and recycled
furniture scheme at the former Partington Youth Centre.
In recent times, Janice Graham and Trisha Watson, who run Ear4U, set up a second hand
clothes scheme in Partington. From humble beginnings of two clothes rails, they have
rapidly expanded and will additionally operate a furniture recycling facility.
Janice said “We were extremely grateful to Trafford Council for providing us with the
building in the first place. However, without the financial assistance from Alstom and DF to
undertake cosmetic repairs to the building, we wouldn’t be where we are now. We are also
very grateful to BlueSCI for their continued support.”
Trisha added “In addition to the repairs, Alstom and DF have provided funding to really get
us started. We can now set up a full laundry service for the second hand clothes and use
some of the money to run our pick up van for collecting/delivering the second hand
furniture. We cannot believe how quickly this has come together”.
Lead contractors Alstom and partner DF who will be constructing the 880MW power
station on the site of the former Carrington coal fired station on Manchester Road,
Carrington presented the cheque to Janice and Trisha. Wolfgang Puschitz, Alstom Project
Director said “We are delighted to be associated with such a good cause that directly
benefits local people. Janice and Trisha are two extraordinary ladies, who are really making
a difference in their community”.
NOTES TO THE EDITOR:
Alstom
In the UK, Alstom has built and now maintains and operates over half the country’s gasfired power plants, including a 1,650MW plant in Nottinghamshire, a 2,160MW plant in
Pembrokeshire, a 900MW plant in Devon and a 1,275MW plant in Kent.
At Carrington, they will be responsible for supplying, commissioning and maintaining the
power generating equipment, including two gas turbines, two steam turbines and two heat
recovery steam generators.
Alstom has been active in Manchester for many years. The Virgin trains that run through
Manchester were designed and built by Alstom, who now maintain them at a dedicated
depot in Longsight, employing around 300 people.
DF
DF specialises in the development of complex, integrated projects such as gas-fired power
stations, industrial plants and fuel storage. The company carries out end-to-end project
processes that include engineering, procurement, construction, erection, commissioning,
operation and maintenance.
At Carrington, they will be responsible for all the civil works, electrical and mechanical
works and the construction and balance of the plant equipment.
Carrington Power
The new power station is being developed by Carrington Power Limited, which is owned by
ESB.
ESB is the leading Irish energy company and has operations in over 35 countries, including
Ireland, the UK, continental Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.