Environment 24 December, 2021 Chalk Stream Restoration A local Rivers Trust contracted Stonbury to restore a section of an SSSI-designated chalk stream in Hampshire to a more natural, ecologically resilient state.
Environment 24 December, 2021 River Embankment Maintenance After a successful past three years, Stonbury was again selected by the Environment Agency to complete essential maintenance works to 35 kilometres of flood embankments along the River Severn.
Environment 29 November, 2021 River Restoration Stonbury engages in a range of activities that protect the UK’s riverine habitats and restore streams and rivers to a more resilient, ecologically diverse status.
Environment 29 November, 2021 Large-Scale Weir Removal Following a successful tender, Stonbury was contracted by the Environment Agency to complete the removal of a 70-metre-wide weir – the largest project of its kind in the country.
Water 29 October, 2021 Abandoned Reservoir Conversion Stonbury was contracted to repurpose a redundant 1950s-built raw water reservoir into a potable water service reservoir after increased demand called for urgent new capacity.
Water 29 October, 2021 Fill Point Injection Hatches A client approached Stonbury to produce a hatch solution that would eliminate the risk of potable water contamination during tankering operations.
Water 30 September, 2021 Wave Wall Investigation Stonbury was contracted to complete investigation works into the condition of an existing wave wall structure on an impounding reservoir.
Environment 30 September, 2021 Water Feature Maintenance Stonbury returns to a water feature it built two years ago as part of a long term maintenance programme.
Environment 24 August, 2021 Invasive Species Clearance Stonbury was contacted by a local council regarding an on-line balancing pond that was built on the Moorgreen Stream, due to overgrowth of Typha latifolia (bulrush/reedmace) and the presence of the invasive non-native Hydrocotyle ranunculoides (floating pennywort) identified by the Environment Agency.
Water 24 August, 2021 WTW Contact Tank Solution Stonbury was contracted to produce and install a new solution to increase the water quality output from two Water Treatment Works contact tanks, after the client’s recent step tests highlighted that at flows exceeding 20Ml/d, output failed to meet the minimum disinfection contact requirement.
Water 21 July, 2021 Historic Reservoir Refurbishment Stonbury returned to a historic site to complete a large-scale refurbishment on a grade II listed stone reservoir. A roof was placed over the original build in the mid-twentieth century, and Stonbury were contracted nine years ago to install a Reg 31 Hylam liner due to ingress.
Water 21 July, 2021 Reservoir Safety Stonbury is pleased to offer a range of services to improve the safety of impounding reservoirs and help clients meet their reservoir safety regime obligations.