The Booster Station of Contrie project exemplifies setec’s expertise in designing and managing complex water infrastructure solutions. As the second instalment in our water capabilities case study series, following our exploration of innovative water treatment solutions, this project showcases another facet of our comprehensive water sector expertise. Located in Nantes, France, this project demonstrates capabilities directly applicable to UK water utilities facing similar distribution challenges. The innovative approach and sustainability focus align perfectly with UK water companies’ AMP8 objectives for infrastructure resilience and environmental stewardship.

Project Overview Client: Local authorities of Loire-Atlantique

Location: Nantes, France

Timeline: September 2015 – December 2019

Scope: Design and construction supervision of a high-capacity drinking water booster station.

Key Challenges The Booster Station of Contrie project addressed challenges commonly faced in UK water infrastructure:

• Restricted Site Conditions: Similar to many UK urban areas, the station’s location was confined between two reservoirs, each with a capacity of 20,000 m3, requiring precise planning and execution.
• Hydraulic Efficiency: The project met efficiency targets that align with OFWAT’s requirements for UK water companies, ensuring optimal flow rates and pressure levels.
• Environmental Considerations: The solutions implemented meet and exceed current UK environmental standards and regulations.

Solutions Implemented 

Our approaches demonstrate setec’s readiness to address UK water infrastructure challenges:

1. Design Excellence:
   • Developed solutions comparable to UK water companies’ needs for aging infrastructure replacement and capacity enhancement
   • Applied transient modelling expertise that can benefit UK utilities’ network optimisation efforts
   • These capabilities directly translate to meeting AMP8 requirements for UK water companies
     
     
2. Site-Specific Adaptations:
   • Experience with restricted sites provides valuable insights for UK urban infrastructure projects
   • Our compact design approach suits the space constraints often encountered in UK cities
     
     
3. Environmental Mitigation:
   • Implemented strategies that align with UK Environment Agency requirements
   • Our experience supports water companies in meeting their environmental obligations under UK regulations
     
     

Project Outcomes 
The achievements demonstrate setec’s ability to deliver similar results in the UK market:

• Enhanced Water Distribution: Solutions applicable to UK water companies facing long-distance distribution challenges
• Operational Efficiency: Demonstrated expertise in meeting efficiency targets similar to those set by OFWAT
• Sustainability: Environmental practices that align with UK Net Zero Carbon goals
  
  

Relevance to UK Water Sector
This project showcases setec’s capabilities that directly benefit UK water companies:

• Expertise in managing complex infrastructure projects within regulatory frameworks
• Experience in delivering solutions that meet stringent environmental standards
• Proven ability to optimise existing infrastructure while planning for future needs

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