Grant Plant Hire Ltd 

Margaret Walk, Dumfries, Flood Alleviation Project

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Grant Plant Hire Ltd (gphl) was appointed by Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA) to deliver a comprehensive residential wastewater infrastructure improvement scheme, designed to enhance network capacity, improve operational resilience and mitigate flood risk to surrounding residential properties.

The scope of works

• Sewer capacity upgrades: Upgrading the existing sewer network to improve hydraulic capacity and accommodate increased flows.
• New in situ combined sewer overflow (CSO) tank: Constructing a new CSO storage tank to provide additional stormwater storage capacity and alleviate pressure on the existing network.

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• Manhole construction & upgrades: Constructing and upgrading fourteen manholes to improve network accessibility, functionality and long-term maintenance.
• New headwall construction: Construction of a new headwall to provide a robust and durable outfall structure.
• Trenchless road crossings: Installation of 50 metres of trenchless sewer crossings through heavily congested utility corridors, minimising disruption to existing infrastructure and road users.

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By increasing network capacity and reducing the likelihood of sewer surcharge and flooding, the scheme provides long-term protection to residential properties while delivering a more reliable and sustainable wastewater infrastructure solution.

For More Information, contact us at https://www.gphl.co.uk