Costain’s water projects shortlisted for Institution of Civil Engineers Award nomination

Costain announced that two water projects, on behalf of Southern Water, have been shortlisted for the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South East England Engineering Excellence Awards 2013.

As part of a £1.5m scheme, Costain will undertake the first project, Old Roar Gill, at St Leonards-on-Sea.

The project aims to reduce the risk of the sewage system overloading during storm conditions and to prevent pollution of local water courses.

The second project is the Peacehaven wastewater treatment works in Sussex, part of a £300m environmental improvement scheme to bring cleaner seas to the Sussex coast.

Under the Peacehaven scheme, Costain will undertake major new wastewater treatment works, two underground pumping stations and 11km of new sewer tunnels, which will treat 95 million litres of wastewater.

The area has been rated for its natural beauty, therefore designing a scheme that was able to blend in with the surrounding area has been a key priority for Costain and the 4D team.

The winners will be announced on 7 June at the ICE Kent and Sussex Awards Ceremony at Leeds Castle in Maidstone, while the awards will be presented with support from VolkerWesselsUK, 4D and Rochester Bridge Trust.

A total of ten infrastructure projects across East Sussex have been shortlisted for the award.

ICE South-East England director John Laverty said, "ICE South-East England’s Engineering Excellence Awards aim to recognise the very best infrastructure projects in the region, and we are delighted with the quality of entries from across East Sussex."

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Image: Peacehaven Wastewater Treatment Works in Sussex, part of a £300m environmental improvement scheme to bring cleaner seas to the Sussex coast. Photo: Courtesy of Costain.