United Utilities has announced its seven engineering and infrastructure businesses to help deliver its £13.7bn investment plan for the eighth asset management period (AMP8) between 2025 and 2030.
A cantilever solution has been used to install piles on the Sunderland’s new high-level footbridge across the River Wear by contractor VolkerStevin.
The Environment Agency has renewed its collaborative delivery framework (CDF), extending its agreement with the likes of Bam Nuttall, Arup and Jacobs for infrastructure delivery for the next four years.
The construction of a new 250m long footbridge over the River Wear will be decided at a Sunderland City Council cabinet meeting this week.
The Environment Agency has granted a further £4.4M to Wirral Council for its West Kirby Flood Defence Scheme, which has seen projected costs top £15M.
A councillor has urged VolkerStevin to halt a £10M flood defence project on the Wirral over fears it could put lives at risk.
Arup has been appointed as the leader of the design team that will deliver the £31M pedestrian and cycle crossing over the River Wear in Sunderland.
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