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Murton (Berwick) Water Treatment Works Upgrade

As part of our ongoing investment programme and to ensure the highest level of customer service, we are planning to extend and improve the existing Water Treatment Works at Murton, near Berwick. It is intended that the new works will be located adjacent to the existing buildings. The main construction work commenced in late 2018 and is due to complete in September 2020.

Project updates

Update by Joan Tatters

Good Afternoon

A quick update, the mechanical and electrical installation within the Treatment building is ongoing and our subcontractor is continuing the cabling into the Pumping Station.

Pipetek are also battlling away with the pipework to both the east and west of the contact tank and even the fire alarm is being installed.

The weather has played a major part of our progress these past few weeks, even the signage on the fencing and at the entrance of the works has been damaged. Fencing along with sheeting have blown over.

The team are definitely being challenged with this weather!

Stay safe everyone!

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Update by Joan Tatters

Good Morning,

The last update for 2019.......

  • Above ground pipework installation is progressing well both in the Treatment Building and the Pumping Station.
  • The electrical contractor is continuing with the testing in the Treatment Building plus finishing the snagging work.
  • The contact tanks and balance tanks are still under test.
  • External work to the building is continuing although the weather hasn't helped
  • Scottish Power are to install a transformer kiosk this week.

Just to let you know from Monday 13th January 2020 to Friday 24th January 2020 we will introduce a road closure to the site with a diversion in place. (as previously) This is to accommodate the introduction of the mains into the highways verge as we will have to tie in the mains and pipework.

It remains for me to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2020.

 

 

 

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Update by Joan Tatters

Good Morning,

I understand that the electricity disruption went to plan even though rock was found at the bottom of the trench  but there were no delays in the outage. As far as their site work for us went, that too went really well.

Here are a few items you may find useful:-

  • The contact tank and balance tank chambers have passed the "drop" test. (they have been filled with water to monitor any weeping)
  • Pumping station pump plinths have been built and concreted in
  • Electrical work is continuing and the progress of the subcontractor is to programme
  • Installation for the tanks on the east side of the treatment building has been limited this week
  • Surface water drainage in front of the pumping station completed.

The weather hasn't been to kind to the programme of the work these passed few weeks but the team are moving on ahead.

I've included some photos for you.

Please feel free to ask away if you have any questions.

 

 

 

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Update by Joan Tatters

Good Afternoon

I just thought I would drop you a timely reminder about the electricity outage Scottish Power have planned for Tuesday 12th November.

Don't forget the disruption will be from 0900hrs and 1600hrs whilst they  install a new power supply and diversion for the new works.

I guess you all will have received their letter confirming it all by now.

Don't forget if you want to ask me anything about the projecty please feel free.

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Update by Joan Tatters

Good Morning All,

Sorry it's been a while, holidays etc!!!

The buildings and large tanks are progressing well, the water treatment equipment being fitted into the main Treatment Building, and the pipes, chambers and ducts are being installed to link the full process up.

Here are some photos so you can understand the scale of the operations inside and outside the buildings.

 

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Update by Joan Tatters

Good Afternoon,

Hope you have enjoyed the lovely weather of recent, here is a quick update of how things are looking

Some recent UAV shots taken at Murton WTW showing the Treatment bldg roofing and cladding on, the contact tank roof slabs in place and the settlement tank currently in progress. Now looking more like a farm building and blending in well.

 

 

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Update by Joan Tatters

Morning

Mark our Site Manager was so proud I thought to share it...........

"Just a quick word and a couple of photos, the pressure filters were successfully delivered and manoeuvred into the Treatment Building Thursday with all involved working well. They were due to be installed over two days, but were brought forward into one day working by an extended shift to avoid the bad weather.

A very good result and well done to all involved"

Cheers

Mark

 

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Update by Joan Tatters

Good Afternoon Everyone,

I was at site today and thought you might enjoy seeing a few photos...........

Just so you know you may see some of the team Saturday, we will be installing the new rolling shutter to the building.

 

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Update by Joan Tatters

Good Morning,

Just another brief update.............

The external blockwork on the "Treatment Building" has started and the north and east elevations are now complete. The blockwork on the west and south is just about done. The amount of scaffolding required during this work has been impressive. Hopefully this week we will have the wall cladding in place.

Just a few more photos for you to see.

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Update by Joan Tatters

Good Morning,

Look how things are moving on........

Works are progressing well on site at Murton WTW with the main treatment building steel frame and roofing erected and base slab poured. The pumping station and contact / balancing tank foundations and walls are also underway and the site is looking tidy with clearly defined safe segregated pedestrian access routes, keep up the good work guys.

Don't forget if you want to ask us any questions about the project, please feel free.

 

 

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