Competition: Breakthrough 3: Transform
Amount awarded: £3,251,283
Led by: Yorkshire Water
Partners: Dŵr Cymru (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
Project completion date: September 2027
Water cycle tag: Water Netwrok
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.
“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.
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Designer Liner Phase 2 is continuing the work to address the urgent need for modern, cost-effective pipe lining solutions across the UK’s 300,000 km clean water network. We have been through a partner selection process to develop a market-ready solution with a supplier and we are in the final stages of review.
