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Northern Ireland civil engineers DAWSON WAM has provided an encouraging update on its Knockbracken Storm Overflow project in Belfast.
The works, on behalf of NI Water, are progressing well after construction of a 940m3 stormwater storage tank and pipeline were successfully completed.
The project has proved testing thus far, with DAWSON WAM's site team working late into the dark evenings to keep on track.
Elements of the project have included deep excavations, heavy groundwater, and hard rock requiring strategic pumping, settlement lagoons, and rock-breaking.
The Carryduff River crossing was successfully managed under a schedule 6 application with over pumping, a temporary dam, and environmental safeguards, including electrofishing to protect the local wildlife and fish.
When commissioned, this new infrastructure will increase the network capacity and improve water quality in the Carryduff River. The site team are now commencing MEICA fit out and site finishes.
