Case Study

The existing 500mm GRP trunk main had in recent years suffered a number of bursts causing supply problems and, in some cases, flooding.

The existing 500mm GRP trunk main had in recent years suffered a number of bursts causing supply problems and, in some cases, flooding.

Contractor: Lewis Construction Capital Value: £1.75m Client: Dwr Cymru Welsh Water Scheme: St Asaph Trunk Main The initial route assessment had a number of aims and objectives: Trunk Main, North East Wales • T o identify any potential ecological/environmental restrictions. • T o highlight potential utility constraints. • T o ensure minimal disruption and therefore reduce the risk of third party claims for compensation. • T o see whether a better route existed. Glascoed Water Treatment Works supplies potable water to a significant area of North East Wales. The existing 500mm GRP trunk main had in recent years suffered a number of bursts causing supply problems and, in some cases, flooding of premises including the local Welsh Assembly Government offices. The GRP bursts were no

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