Atkins Secures UK Water Pipeline Contract

Atkins has secured a contract from Wessex Water for the construction of a water supply grid to provide water security in Wessex, UK.

The UK-based engineering group will build the water supply grid over eight years, with expenditure for the first five years pegged at £75m ($117m).

The project’s work involves the construction of 100km of trunk mains to improve security of water supply, reduce disruptions and address environment issues.

The new project also includes work on pipelines, reservoirs and the construction and renovation of more than 20 pumping stations.

The project will provide sewage connections to new developments and rural communities that were earlier off the network.