NI Water has awarded Meridian Utilities two contracts worth more than £64m.

Meridian Utilities, based in Gilnahirk in Belfast, will support NI Water through a £55m Water and Wastewater Networks Services contract.

The firm will provide a range of water and sewerage services, including sewer and watermain repairs and maintenance; clearing of sewer blockages; leakage repairs, street furniture maintenance and minor water and sewerage infrastructure improvements. A second contract, with a value of £9m is for Water Meter installation, Maintenance and Associated Services. Activities under this contract include meter maintenance and a pro-active meter exchange program.

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Terry McCrum, Commercial Manager with Meridian Utilities Ltd, commented: "We are extremely pleased to have won these contracts and strongly believe that Meridian has the expertise, skill and manpower to fulfil these contracts to the highest standard on behalf of NI Water. We look forward to working with NI Water over the next three years."

(CD/JP)