Hanevo are pleased to report that works have been completed on Phase 1 of the ‘Chilton Saltlands Penstocks Upgrade’ project. This phase of works comprised Mechanical & Electrical works to repair the Inlet Penstocks and make provision for future actuation. Working in close collaboration with Wessex Water, completion of these works was achieved whilst over-pumping flows of 200l/s back into the rising main to facilitate access into the 26ft deep penstock sumps. Noteworthy is that over-pumping was only permitted during daytime working hours and coupled with the weather conditions, this made for a challenging phase of the project. 

The successful completion was helped by careful pre-construction planning and the dedication of the on-site delivery teams. As this site is contained within a built-up housing area, special attention to mitigation measures for noise and security concerns formed a key element within our CDM setup. Phase 2 of the works entails the installation and automation of Rotork Actuators and their subsequent commissioning. These Phase 2 works are scheduled for early January 2024.

Richard Gray, Senior Electrical Project Engineer at Hanevo noted “These important Phase 1 works were not without their challenges. The intricacy, depth, location, and over pumping requirements of the works meant that close collaboration with our client was paramount. Safety was the key driver in planning. This attention to detail combined with the skill of the Hanevo installation teams is a source of pride to all involved particularly when the client PM wrote to Hanevo stating “a fantastic amount of work has been completed by Paul and the team on a difficult job”