BALLINREES WATER TREATMENT WORKS, COLERAINE PROJECT PROFILE
“The scheme stands out because it improves drinking water quality, strengthens security of supply and future-proofs water infrastructure for communities, businesses and tourism across the North Coast and Northwest.”
The project utilised BIM 3D modelling to improve coordination and reduce clashes during construction. An innovative submersible pumping station solution was also adopted, improving efficiency while reducing construction time, cost and carbon. Richard Alcorn, Project Manager, says, “Successfully delivering a prestigious £19.5m water infrastructure project on time and within budget, while maintaining uninterrupted service throughout construction, was a significant achievement. “The project had to be delivered within a live operational water treatment works while maintaining continuous water supply to customers. This was achieved through careful planning, phased construction and commissioning, with every new asset tested and brought into service before connecting to the existing network, ensuring no interruption to supply. “The scheme stands out because it improves drinking water quality, strengthens security of supply and future-proofs water infrastructure for communities, businesses and tourism across the North Coast and Northwest.” Tzvetelina Bogoina, NI Water Director
of Infrastructure Delivery, says, “We are delighted that this major investment at Ballinrees is now complete, which will bring many benefits to customers in the wider Coleraine area, including improved drinking water quality and security of supply. “This key improvement scheme will protect and future-proof the local water infrastructure for customers, businesses and tourism in the area by boosting the resilience and providing additional security of the water supply network.” Established in 1961, Lowry Building & Civil Engineering (LBCE) is a third-generation family-owned construction and civil engineering contractor with more than 65 years of experience delivering high- quality projects. The company has grown from a small local contractor into an award-winning organisation employing over 140 people. The company delivers building, civil engineering, water and wastewater, infrastructure, education, healthcare and commercial projects across Northern Ireland and beyond. LBCE is recognised for its technical expertise, collaborative approach and ability to successfully deliver complex projects in live operational environments.
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