Contractor to overhaul UU’s Oldham base

BUILDING Projects (UK) has begun renovations on a United Utilities treatment works office in Oldham as part of a wider £1.5m three-year programme with the water company.

Hadfield-based Building Projects is undertaking a complete refurbishment at the waste water treatment works at Broadway Business Park, Chadderton, including asbestos removal, re-roofing and a complete internal renovation.
Internally, new laboratories will be fitted as well as specialist pipes and taps which prevent contamination in the water.

Adam Bell, managing director of Building Projects said: “We’re used to dealing with challenging environments and where utilities are concerned there are often significant considerations to address before activity commences.

“At Oldham, the staff are remaining in the building while we carry out the work, which means the planning and health and safety aspects of the job have been absolutely paramount.”

The project is expected to take eight weeks.