SEVERN TRENT WATER. Through 2016 we continued to deliver a range of projects for Severn Trent Water. We delivered these projects from our base in Shifnal and now from offices in Burton upon Trent and Derby too, as we expand our geographical reach to cover more of the region.
TEAMWORK THE ORDER OF THE DAY. After the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) challenged our client to complete a batch of dosing schemes much earlier than originally planned, our team collaborated with Severn Trent Water to hit their new targets. 15 months of design, construction and commissioning at Pool End in Leek– one of four schemes in the batch – brought the overall programme of works to a close ahead of schedule. Works at Pool End involved a complete reconfiguration of the distribution network, new treatment plants for pH correction and disinfection, and the decommissioning of a redundant treatment plant. Everyone involved received the highest of praise for their collaborative effort. PROJECT: PO4 Batch, incl. Pool End LOCATION: Across Severn Trent Water region VALUE: £3m
EMBRACING OUR SURROUNDINGS. The design and build of a new 5.5ML distribution service reservoir and 3.1km pipeline at Cowleigh sees us working in and around the popular spa town of Malvern, and in the Malvern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This has influenced a number of our decisions in the development of the project. The design takes into account a natural fault line within the rock formation, and the route of the pipeline is designed to minimise our impact. Our choice of materials has also been influenced: not only does the use of Molecur plastic pipes reduce costs, it reduces the need for mechanical lifting and can be cut using a handsaw rather than power tools. This lessens our impact on our surroundings, and reduces safety risks. We’ve been proactive with the community too, hosting a public exhibition prior to starting on site and engaging with local residents whilst laying the pipeline through the streets of Malvern, keeping them up-todate with progress. PROJECT: Cowleigh DSR and Pipeline LOCATION: Malvern, Worcestershire VALUE: £5.8m
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