Good afternoon all, time for another update ready for MMBs festive shut down which starts on Wednesday 23rd December till 4th January 2021. We successfully installed and commissioned the second inlet screen on-site and now have a fully operational inlet works. Over the past week, we have been busy removing the main temporary welfare facilities from the site, now that the construction work is substantially completed.  We do have some minor works on our return after Christmas which we expect to have finished within the first two weeks of the new year.

On behalf of ourselves and Northumbrian Water we would like to thank you for your cooperation and patience whilst these essential works have been completed and we wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Thanks 

Sarah

Good morning, since our last update things have been progressing very well and we are still on for completion by the end of December.

Following the successful proving period of the first new inlet screen, wash-presses and wash-water system, we were able to remove the two existing screens and compactors last week. We are busy completing channel modification works which we aim to have completed by the end of this week, ahead of the second new screen installation on Monday 23^rd November.

Our next milestone is to have the second screen commissioned and operational by 8^th December.

To get in touch email Sarahjayne.parvin@JNBentley.co.uk or us the contact us link at the top of this page.

Thank you.

Sarah

Good morning all, good progress continues to be made in line with our programme and we expect to be completed by Christmas. Since my last update most of the civil works have been completed including constructing below ground pipework and concrete base slabs for the new wash water booster kiosk (pictures included below).

Our electrical subcontractor has substantially completed the field cabling to the first new screen and strain presses. Control panel modifications have started this week which will allow the electrical works to be completed for the first phase of the works.

We are aiming to commission and start the proving period for the first screen and both strain presses from the 26th October 2020. Following the proving period, we will be able to remove both the old screens and compactor and install the final new screen.

The team and I would like to thank you for your continued patience and understanding while we carry out these essential works.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch at SarahJayne.Vickers@JNBentley.co.uk or alternatively us the contact us link at the top of this page.

Thank you.

Sarah

Good morning all, time for another update. Since the last update several milestones have been achieved.  The new inlet channel has been fully constructed and tied into the existing structure. We have installed the first new screen, launder channel and both new strain presses.

Our electrical subcontractor has started on site completing the field cabling whilst we continue to complete the remaining civil works including commencing construction of the new wash water kiosk and header tank concrete bases including associated pipework and ducting.

Looking forward, we aim to complete the electrical installation of the first screen over the coming months. Following a successful operational proving period by the first new screen.  This will allow the existing screens to be removed and the final new screen installed.

As ever, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at SarahJayne.Vickers@JNBentley.co.uk or alternatively us the contact us link at the top of this page.

Thanks

Sarah

Good afternoon all, work is progressing well on site which was helped by the exceptionally good weather we all enjoyed throughout May.  We have constructed the new inlet channel which will eventually house the first new screen.  We are currently constructing the new concrete press slab where the two new washpress units will be sighted. Our specialist subcontractor will commence the mechanical installation of the two washpresses and screen in mid-July. Over the next four weeks we intend to complete the civil works associated with the modifications made to the inlet including completing new drainage and constructing the remaining concrete hard standings in readiness for the installation of new steel staircases and gantries.

As always if you have any questions please feel free to leave us a comment or alternatively use the contact us function at the top of this page to email the project team direct.

Thanks

Sarah

Good morning all, we hope you are well.

Work to refurbish elements of the Sewage Treatment Works at Lockhaugh has recently recommenced following the enabling works completed back in February. The replacement of the aging inlet screens is essential to maintaining the effective treatment of sewage now and for years to come.

Working under these exceptional circumstances has had its challenges especially with material procurement but we adapted and overcome them, and work is still progressing to programme. Given the nature of our work, our workforce has adapted seamlessly to the additional control measures required for protecting the workforce from COVID-19 such as increased cleaning regimes, travelling to site in separate vehicles, additional PPE, including wearing masks when the 2 metre social distancing can not be achieved and daily temperature checking of personnel.

The construction of a new reinforced concrete inlet channel has commenced to allow the phased replacement of the screens. To date we have excavated and started constructing the concrete base (Picture 1). We have also started to construct the new reinforced concrete slab where the new screening compactors will be located (Picture 2). The new inlet channel and press slab need to be finished before the first screen is installed in early August. I have included a couple of pictures

We will continue to update you all on how the works progress but in the meantime, please don't hesitate to contact me on sarahjayne.vickers@jnbentley.co.uk you have any questions or concerns.

We are working in line with UK Government guidance regarding Covid-19 and are committed to continue with our site operations whilst safeguarding the wellbeing of our operatives and the public.

The Government guidance can be found following the link below.

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Thanks

Sarah

Good Morning,

I am the Northumbrian Water Project Manager who is responsible for delivering the customer and environmental benefits of this construction work currently taking place at Lockhaugh Sewage Treatment Works.

Since Sarah's last post the team on site have been ensuring they are following the government guidance on social distancing and have also been following a set of guidelines developed by the Construction Leadership Council which are specific to construction sites.

Despite the more stringent working procedures, Grant (Site Manager) and his team are making good progress (details of which shall be communicated in later updates).

Myself and the (normally) office based team have been working from home and supporting Grant with the last pieces of design and planning for a number of process intrusive activites over the coming months.

Please feel free to add any questions you have about the work, it's benefits and our current ways of working on this portal and we shall be able to give you an answer.

Best regards,

Colin Burdon

Good Afternoon,

I would take this opportunity to introduce you to our Mott MacDonald Bentley team.

I am Sarah Jayne Vickers, Customer Liaison Officer and I will take care of all customer enquiries during the project and you will notice I will updating the portal throughout the project so please feel free to contact me by commenting on the post or the "Contact Us" on the top of the page.

Jeffrey Bowman is our Contract Manager who will be overseeing the project, then we have Grant Crawford our Site Manager who will manage the day to day operations.

Our work is due to commence on Tuesday 14th April and end November 2020, however these could be subject to change. We will continue to monitor and follow UK Government guidance regarding the ongoing situation of Covid-19.

We are committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of our operatives and customers, our staff are all maintaining a social distance of two metres and we ask that during this difficult time that you also maintain a social distance from our staff.

Finally, I would just like to thank you for your support so far and say the team and I are all looking forward to working in your community.

Enjoy the Easter Weekend!

The Government guidance can be found following the link below.

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Thanks

Sarah