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We
can offer a turnkey service to private, corporate and public clients, providing
detail design, all the necessary civils and building works and if required,
mechanical and electrical installations, to complete any project involving water.
Our expertise includes:
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New lake construction for amenity use
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New reservoir construction for
irrigation and storage
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In channel works
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Construction of earth embankments and
dams
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Installation of waterproof lining
materials
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Construction of concrete structures
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Installation of either "green" or hard
revetments
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Installation of gabions, rock armour,
rip-rap and sheet piling
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Construction of timber bridges, jetties
and boathouses
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Work from pontoons and barges
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Provision and installation of weirs,
sluices, penstocks, stoplogs and other water level control devices
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Fabrication of galvanised metalwork
bridges, handrails and grills
We also supply and install stand
alone or package pumping systems, including pumps, pipework, valves and
control equipment for recirculation, irrigation or fountain
display.
In addition to new build we are
experienced in carrying out the restoration and repair of existing
structures and features, these include:
- Restoration of existing lakes and
reservoirs
- Rebuilding existing sluices,weirs and
penstocks
- Refurbishment and remanufacture of water
wheels
- Repair or reconstruction of leaking dams and
embankments
- De-silting works, by excavation or
pumping
- Installation of ground anchors and retaining
structures
- Grouting and bentonite pressure
injection
All our works are controlled on a day to day
basis by an experienced foreman. We produce method statements, risk
assessments and detailed programmes to control our works and hold weekly
progress meetings to manage the resourcing and execution of the
works.
Please browse through our case
studies. These are examples of just a few of our past and
ongoing projects. Click on the photographs
to gain an insight to the diverse type of work
we undertake. Click on the Firestone logo to visit our lining
page. Click here
to view our engineering gallery.

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