AtkinsRéalis appointed to Yorkshire Water AMP8 framework to support delivery of strategic water infrastructure

AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering and nuclear organisation, has been appointed to support the delivery of major investment and infrastructure projects for one of the country’s largest water companies through its AMP8 programme.

AtkinsRéalis will provide support from early feasibility work through to construction, including carrying out surveys and modelling, developing business cases, taking designs through to a construction‑ready stage, and supporting construction and commissioning.

The framework will support the delivery of complex, large-scale water infrastructure schemes, including strategic resource and resilience projects critical to strengthening long-term water security and ensuring the region can meet future demand pressures, improve water quality, reduce pollution and increase drought resilience.

One of the most significant schemes within the programme is the Kielder Transfer Strategic Resource Option (SRO), which is exploring how water can be transferred from the Kielder Water reservoir to support both the United Utilities and Yorkshire Water regions. Holding around 200 billion litres, Kielder Water is the largest artificial lake in Northern Europe, and the project represents a major step towards a more connected and resilient national water resources system, enabling water to be shared more effectively across regions.

Other projects within the framework include Bradford Water Supply Resilience (Chellow 2), a pathfinder project helping to shape Yorkshire Water's approach to developing and delivering major infrastructure schemes; South Yorkshire Sources, a strategic water resource project being developed to replace the Upper Derwent Valley supply and strengthen long-term water security in South Yorkshire; and Nottinghamshire Mine Water Treatment, which is exploring the potential to treat mine water for public supply, creating a new water resource while helping to mitigate contamination risks associated with former mining activities.

Richard Whale, Market Director for Water at AtkinsRéalis, said: “We are delighted to be chosen to help Yorkshire Water turn a significant investment programme into projects that deliver real, lasting benefits for customers and the environment. 

“From improving water quality to strengthening resilience to drought, the work ahead is both complex and essential. We’ll be supporting the full journey, from early decisions through to delivery, bringing together the right skills and experience to keep projects moving and deliver what communities need.”

AtkinsRéalis has extensive experience supporting nationally significant water transfer schemes, including the Severn to Thames Transfer project, which is being developed to improve long-term water resilience across southern England.

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