Good Morning,

Here is this months update:-

Its pretty clear we are starting to move off site now as the project closes. Next week the cabins will be removed and relocated however the team will still be around doing some minor construction activities that will continue into the new year. That said they will take advantage of the festive break and the site will be closed and secured from 22nd December until 4th January. 

The team and I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy, Safe and Happy 2021.

Good Morning,

Just a quick update, I'm sure you may have seen movement over the weekend on site. 

We and our colleagues at Northumbrian Water were conducting some commissioning work. Working a weekend isn't the normal for us but we are all striving to get this project pushed on the finish line before the Christmas time. There is still some snagging and some technical tasks to complete so we haven't quite made it yet, but I'll keep you informed.

Thank you all again for your patience.

Please stay safe.

Morning,

Thankfully the rain seems to have eased.

No major changes to report this month, however I thought I would post some visuals. The team are cracking on with the last lap of work!

Don't forget we are happy to answer any questions you may have and thank you again for your patience during this time.

Good Morning

This months' update..........

Treatment Building

The bulk tank and commissioning will commence later this month and the majority of the snagging works are complete within the building include the installation of the security system and fire protection system. All awaiting for the commissioning!

Filters1 & 2 are ready for painting, and 3 & 4 are complete.

Contact Tank

We are continuing to monitor the as it has now been filled. 

Pumping Station

Installation of security system substantially complete as well as the fire protection system. The base of the kiosk sealed and grouted into position which doesn't sound much be believe you me it's a task.

WasteWater Settlement Tank

All the perimeter fencing installed with mesh infills are not quite done however the general pipework is done.
 

External Works

Concrete pours are complete around the Treatment Building with all road gullies installed to main access road ready for construction. Kerb lines currently being installed to access road ahead of macadam laying planned for next week and 2 commissioning cabins have now been removed from site and the area returned to car parking space.

That's a brief over view of where we are and giving the weather has been so variable I think the team are doing a great job.

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Good Morning,

This months update is very much similar to July's.........the team are continuing to do the slabwork and the all the pipe work is now complete.

The pipe connections still have to be complete but we are little way off that as yet. The guys hope to do the tarmac and concrete work within the next week or two on the roads leading into the works.......... weather permitting of course.

It does look and seem a little quiet now compared to recent months.

It is all starting to come together now and thank you again for your patience and understanding during our time in this beautiful part of the North East.

Good Morning Everyone,

Well to be honest this month has just been an extention of last months works although you will have noticed some of the machinery and cabins have been removed. They have been relocated to the new site at Wooler so yep we are starting to move on.

I thought I'd add in more photos this month as we are a little out of the public view so I thought it would be interesting to show you what has been happening these last few weeks.

The lights have been removed and once again thank you for your patience and understanding.

Good Morning,

This months' update.......

The weather has played a great part in the progress, so the majority of the work has been preparing the external areas of the works.

The team have continued to clear and re-locate materials from the rental land and continued to haul subsoil and top soil around site to low areas where the are materials required. 

They will this week be completing the kerb line outside of substation and back-up generator before commencing prep of roadways ready for slab pours, so there are some concrete pouring to happen and will complete the building of a gabion basket wall, including backfilling works, then commence prep of roadways ready for the slab pours.

Here a few of photos.

Please don't forget to contact me to ask anything about the project, we are only too happy to help.

Good Morning Everyone,

Here is this month's update........and all considered we have progressed really well. 

Treatment Building        -      The off-line commissioning has started and is currently being tested. All the cabling has been substanticially complete as well as the security system.

Contact Tank                 -      So as to not clash with other works the waterproofing planned for the roof has now been put back to June.

Pumping Station            -      All the security work is complet and the fire security installation is to be commissioned soon.

Pipe Work                      -      The service main wain pressure is to be tested and all other pipework is 100% complete excluding the tie-ins to the raw water and potable water valves.

External Work                -      50% of the kerb line is complete and most of the foot path and the back filling of minor excavations.

As you can see, (photos below) the staffing levels were reduced due to the COVID-19 restrictions however we have ploughed on and made a great deal of progress. 

Again thank you for your co-operation during this time, we will be requiring a road diversion again in the next 2-3months (dates to be confirmed) but I will keep you posted for how long and the dates.

Stay safe.

Good Afternoon,

Once again a brief update as to where we are..................

At this challenging time we are and will continue to follow the UK Government guidance regarding COVID-19 as it stands, and we will continue to monitor the situation. We have had to work on site at a reduced scale to comply with the restrictions which undoubtedly will have a knock on affect on the completion date, but I will keep you up to speed in due course.

As a bit of a milestone, we took water into site from the Murton borehole for the first time yesterday to kick start commissioning which is great progress.

Next week removing of surplus materials from site next week will begin so there will be an increase of vehicles between site and the local farm so please be a little more vigilant. 

The site teams are adhering to the social distancing guidance and we ask that during this difficult time that you also maintain a social distance from our staff should you be in the vicinity of the treatment works during your allocated daily exercise.

Please do not hesitate to ask me any questions about the project.

Stay safe and well

Good Afternoon,

Just a brief update as to where we are..........

Our subcontractor is continuing with mechanical & electrical installation of dosing equipment in the Treatment Building and Pumping Station.

The fibre optic connection and power cable has now been pulled through the new duct system from existing works building to new electrical and mechanical room.

Pipetek are are currently installating the raw water main, they have completed the almost all of the duct network and the shuttering and steel fixing and Dechlor have poured concrete.

Giving the circumstances work is still progressing whilst adhering to governments guidance during these extra-ordinary time.

Stay safey everyone.