Street Lane, Roundhay
Project Location:
Roundhay, Leeds
Client Name:
Yorkshire Water
Project Description:
OCU delivered a water mains renewal scheme at Street Lane, Roundhay, on behalf of Yorkshire Water following ongoing water quality issues and a significant history of burst mains.
The works involved renewing 4.5km of water mains ranging from 90mm to 250mm diameter, together with associated service connections and tie-ins. Delivered through residential carriageways and footpaths, the project required careful planning and stakeholder coordination to minimise disruption while improving the reliability of the local clean water network.
Key Stats:
4.5km of water mains renewed
Pipe sizes ranging from 90mm to 250mm
Delivered one week ahead of programme
41 Weeks
Duration
Challenge
Delivery required within tight regulatory timescales set by Ofwat
Coordinating numerous road closures with the Local Highway Authority across residential areas
Managing complex out-of-hours network shut-offs to minimise interruption to customer supplies
Sequencing works around school holidays to reduce disruption to the local community
Working around existing underground utilities while accessing ageing 9-inch cast iron water mains
Solution
Undertook detailed planning and early preparation to achieve programme requirements
Engaged early with the Local Highway Authority to coordinate road closures and construction sequencing
Worked closely with Yorkshire Water operational teams to plan complex network shut offs and customer notifications
Liaised with local schools and the council to minimise disruption throughout delivery
Utilised HSG47 safe digging techniques and vacuum excavation to safely expose existing underground services
Outcome
Successfully completed the scheme one week ahead of the planned completion date
Achieved all stakeholder requirements through effective planning and collaborative delivery
Renewed 4.5km of ageing water mains to improve network reliability and water quality
Maintained disruption to customers through carefully planned sequencing and out-of-hours shutdowns
Further strengthened OCU's long-standing relationship with Yorkshire Water through successful project delivery
