Working with the engineering department at Salford University, MGF’s research and development engineers combined light, flexible GRP materials with Trench Jacking theory to divert the loads from the soil onto the jacks and create a safe working environment quickly.

GRiPSHORE is lightweight enough to transport in a van and very quick to assemble when reactive maintenance is needed for utilities works.

The size and value of the properties along Wigton Lane have earned it the nickname ‘Millionaires Row’ and as the existing main has deteriorated bursts and emergency repairs have caused widespread disruption including road closures and diversions.

The installation of the new main will solve this problem.

The existing main currently pumps waste water from Alwoodley pumping station to the local waste water treatment works along Wigton Lane.

The team are laying the new sewer on the opposite side of the carriageway to the existing sewer – so that the existing sewer can stay in use during the works.

The final part of the scheme will involve shutting down Alwoodley pumping station and diverting flows into the newly laid rising main.