Case Studies

Wyre Estuary UIDs, Poulton-le-Flyde for United Utilities PLC

Westshield was contracted to divert and screen three Combined Sewer Overflows in the Poulton-le-Fylde area designated as UIDs within the AMP 3 programme.Works included the diversion and separation of storm / foul from surface water and a new incoming 1500mm diameter storage pipe to a new 2,150m3 of...


Chorlton Brook, Levenshulme for United Utilities PLC

The contract consisted of the construction of a UID/CSO segmental shaft with associated pipework and ancillary works. This comprised briefly of the following: - Construction of reinforced concrete UID/CSO chamber at 12m depth and 12.8m in length - Construction of online sewer- Construction of...


HA Security of Supply, Cumbria for United Utilities PLC

This project involved the design and construction of various pumping stations and reservoirs incorporating new stone buildings to house backup generators and pumps and new dosing buildings which transfers water throughout the area of Cumbria. Westshield undertook the construction of:- - 20km...


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Westshield Secures 8th Gold Standard RoSPA Award

Westshield has been awarded its eighth consecutive Gold standard RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Award.

The awards are amongst the most respected in the industry and recognise a company's continued commitment to protecting the welfare of it's workforce, the environment and the communities in which it operates, as well as upholding a high standard of Quality Management procedures.

The awards are non competitive and are graded at Bronze, Silver and Gold level according to standards set and implementation.

"We have a legal and ethical responsibility to ensure that health, safety, quality and the environment remain an important consideration of every job we do, every day," said Westshield Director, Gerard Waldron, "In our industry there is no room for complacency or error. It's not just about reducing incidents it's about removing risk; running tried and tested systems and procedures that all employees and subcontractors respect and adopt.

"From a commercial point of view, our clients are also setting stringent standards, therefore best practice makes good business sense," Gerard added.