A project by NI Water has scooped a prestigious award from the Construction Employers Federation (CEF).

The project team for the Holywood Sewerage Infrastructure Improvement Project in Co Down won the 'Achieving Excellence in Partnering' award.

The team incorporated NI Water, Geda, White Young Green and McAdam Design.

The 'Special Judge's Award' is a bonus award, which is given to the entry which displays the best approach to partnering in the delivery of a project, demonstrating collaborative working, good relationships throughout the supply chain and demonstrating measurable targets for health and safety, design quality and sustainability.

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The project was aimed at reducing ongoing odour issues, delivering environmental improvements and improving water quality in Belfast Lough coastal waters in the area of Holywood and Kinnegar.

NI Water's Project Sponsor, Grahame Millar said: "NI Water is delighted that the project team has received this prestigious award, which demonstrates an excellent approach to partnering in the delivery of the scheme and best practice project management.

"This award also recognises the efforts made to minimise disruption to the public, whilst delivering essential improvements to the sewerage infrastructure and reducing odours."

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