Cross-Country Pipeline Installation, Shepshed

Project Overview

Earlier this year, construction began on a 4.5km, 710mm-diameter clean water pipeline between Shepshed and Coalville.The scheme forms part of a strategic upgrade designed to enhance network resilience, support future regional growth, and secure clean water supplies during peak demand and hot weather periods.

The works involved the installation of a new trunk main through varied terrain and environmentally sensitive areas, connecting to an existing 36-inch prestressed concrete main.

On-site activity commenced in March 2025, with exceptional progress made over the past six months.

Key Achievements

Under-Pressure Connection:
Successfully completed a technically complex connection onto the existing 36-inch prestressed concrete main, ensuring continuity of supply throughout the operation.
Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Crossings:
Four challenging HDD crossings of up to 250 metres in length were delivered, minimising disruption to local communities and eliminating the need for three road closures.
Environmental Stewardship:
The HDD approach significantly reduced the impact on sensitive habitats and local ecosystems, aligning with best practice in sustainable construction.
Project Progress:
- 100% of pipeline installation completed
- 75% of trunk main successfully pressure tested
- Topsoil reinstatement, reseeding, and land hand-back preparations underway

Collaboration

The successful delivery of this project is the result of outstanding collaboration between multiple partners, including:
GEDA Construction, Fisher German LLP, ALAXIS, UTS Engineering Ltd, Galldoc Power, One Bore Ltd, One Civils Ltd, One Force Ltd, SafeZone Traffic Management Ltd, Capture Seven, and Severn Trent.