ECS installs penstock sluice structure in flooded river As part of its framework contract with the Environment Agency (EA), ECS Engineering Services has recently completed the installation of a new three-gate sluice as part of local improvements to the flood prevention scheme. In this particular case there was no possibility to divert the water flow…
ECS Engineering to rebuild 26-tonne sluice gate on River Idle The Environment Agency (EA) is continuing with its maintenance of several major water control structures with the replacement of the tidal sluice gate on the river Idle – where it meets the river Trent at West Stockwith, Notts. The contract will be completed by ECS…
ECS delivers Health & Safety improvements to Hinckley STW As a working environment, a sewage treatment works contains a large number of potential hazards, many of which can be minimised by appropriate safeguards. One of the major physical safety systems is hand railing, which needs to be properly installed and maintained in order to prevent…
ECS receives RoSPA Gold for 6th year running ECS Engineering Services has once again been presented with the RoSPA Gold Award for Occupational Health and Safety, the sixth consecutive year that the company has achieved this accolade. Recognised for setting the standards in safety at work, RoSPA continues to work with all industries to reduce…
ECS & Waterfront help to deliver new flood defence scheme As the Environment Agency (EA) continues its work to improve flood defences around the country, in the Northern region, it has chosen to install a new hydraulic, multi-turn actuator as part of a new penstock control system, which will make the flood defences at Market…
ECS Borehole Pump Services to the National Coal Mining Museum The National Coal Mining Museum for England has been offering visitors the chance to learn more about this ancient industry for over 25 years. As with most coal mines, there is a constant build up of water in the underground workings that makes its way…
Steel fabricators need to beat countdown to CE marking deadline Within the construction industry, 1st July 2014 marks the point when all fabricated structural steelwork must meet the harmonised European standard BS EN 1090 and carry the CE mark. The certification process can take more than 12 months to complete, depending on the procedures already…
ECS delivers new weir gates for refurbishment of historic EA site The Environment Agency has recently completed the refurbishment of the historic Iffley Weir, which forms an important part of the local flood defence scheme. New weir gates have been installed to replace the old wooden sections, which were fitted in the 1980’s. The new…
ECS Engineering wins Archimedes screw pump order for NI Water Managing and maintaining water control facilities are important roles for the Environment Agency (EA) and this work is entrusted to its framework contractors, such as ECS Engineering Services. When the pumps at a site in Matlock, Derbyshire, needed to be replaced the project also required…
ECS Engineering wins Archimedes screw pump order for NI Water Northern Ireland Water is investing over £3 million improving the water and sewerage infrastructure in the Bangor area. The project is designed to improve the operation of the existing network, reduce the risk of flooding and meet Northern Ireland Environment Agency standards for water quality.…