South West Water’s major new engineering alliance is now complete after more leading British companies were signed up to help deliver the company’s record investment programme.
Known as amplify, the alliance unites some of the country’s best engineering companies to turn South West Water’s major infrastructure plan for 2025-2030 – worth £2.8 billion – into reality.
By driving investment into the local economy, around 2,000 new jobs and 1,000 new apprenticeships and graduate roles will be created, with new treatment works and reservoirs among the investments planned as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to its customers, communities, and the environment.
Following the appointment of amplify’s main construction partners and consultants last year, South West Water has announced the nine national and local companies who will complete the partnership by delivering a range of specialist work.
Bridges Electrical Engineering, Kier, Galliford Try, Tecker and Trant Engineering have been appointed to deliver a range of mechanical and electrical work (MEICA); Glanville Environmental and Sapphire Utility Solutions will install and refurbish pipework; while Glanville, Onsite Central and Lanes Group will provide CCTV and survey activities.
Together as amplify, they will support South West Water’s ambitions to reduce the use of storm overflows, maintain the region’s excellent bathing waters, and strengthen water security in the face of climate change.
Susan Davy, Chief Executive, said: “We are planning to invest a record £2.8billion to upgrade our region’s water infrastructure – but it isn’t just about how much we spend, but where we spend it. We want to keep the pounds we invest local so our supply chain and local people can benefit from our investment programme.
“By partnering with the best of British engineering firms, we are supporting local workers to deliver the improvements our customers want to see the most, whilst also creating jobs and supporting the wider South West economy. It is a win-win for everyone.”
