Clancy has started work on a £10m programme to replace more than 8km of ageing water mains across the London borough of Haringey, as Thames Water steps up efforts to cut leakage and reduce the risk of supply interruptions.
The borough has experienced a series of burst pipes in recent years, prompting the utility to prioritise investment in the area. Under the two-year scheme, Clancy will carry out works on 29 streets, with construction getting under way in February on The Broadway, Crouch Hill, Ridge Road and Oakington Way.
Thames Water senior project manager Tom Hutchinson said the investment forms part of a wider, long-term strategy to strengthen network resilience. “We have a long-term commitment to improving infrastructure resilience and we’ve been targeting the areas that need upgrading the most first,” he said. “It’s vital that people have confidence in their water supply, and this investment will make a big difference to the area.”
Haringey Council cabinet member for resident services and tackling inequality, Cllr Seema Chandwani, welcomed the programme, describing it as a significant upgrade for communities across the borough. She said the council has worked closely with Thames Water to minimise disruption during the works.
Clancy construction manager Jack Lahr said the contractor was pleased to support the water industry’s drive to improve resilience amid growing demand. “Our commitment to excellence, innovation and collaborative working will continue to underpin this project and our relationship with Thames Water,” he said.
