Amount awarded: £3,251,283
Led by: Yorkshire Water
Partners: Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig (Welsh Water), NCC, P. Clisham Consulting Ltd, RPS, Scottish Water, SES Water Plc, Thames Water Utilities Limited, Watershed Associates Ltd, WRc, Yorkshire Water Services Limited
Water pipes are often underground and at mercy of the elements – meaning that they are prone to leaks and bursts. Repairing and replacing water pipes is costly, so one way to reduce issues and prolong the lifespan of a pipe is to line it and add an extra layer of protection. Pipe lining is 50% cheaper than more traditional methods, it generates less carbon and reduces disruption for customers because there’s less need to dig up the road.
Water companies, led by Yorkshire Water, will collaborate to develop a lining solution that is fit for a 21st century water network and complements other technologies, like smart networks and devices.
The Designer Liner project will deliver a lining solution fit for a 21st century potable network. The project partners have discussed and agreed on the project requirements which have been further quantified. NCC and BCI are underway with down-selecting the materials and lining processes for initial screening.
“A lining solution thatworks for a modern water networkcould be an industry gamechanger helping to reduce leaks, bursts and in turn, supply interruptions & roadworks that are disruptive to customers. By working with our partners to develop a new solution, we hope to create a pipe lining material that meets all needs.” – Katrina Flavell, Innovation Technical Specialist, Yorkshire Water
This project builds on the Breakthrough 2 initiative, Designer Liner.
