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News Release from: Carillion
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 23 April 2008
Carillion turf cutting event for Anglian
Water
Support services and construction company Carillion with client Anglian Water has held a ceremonial turf cutting event with special guest Sir David Attenborough.
Known for his passion for communicating the wonders of wildlife and science, Sir David marked the official start of work on the Rutland Water Scheme by attending a turf cutting event on Friday, 18th April at the Carillion site at Egleton, near Oakham, Rutland AWS currently abstract and treat water from Rutland Water, the internationally renowned nature reserve
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 5 Jan 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Carillion firmly on the sustainability map
An eco-friendly building is helping to put Carillion firmly on the national sustainability map for both Design and Construction after winning praise from government ministers.
As part of a larger scheme to allow more water to be treated, Carillion has been appointed by AWS to construct new lagoons both on land and within the reservoir to provide new habitats for the migratory birds.
The new lagoons will be constructed within environmentally sensitive areas (SSSI, RAMSAR and SPA's) over a three year period with work limited to late winter, spring and summer to minimise the environmental impacts and avoid disturbing migratory birds.
The GBP12 million project began in February this year with the enabling works and Carillion Civil Engineering is due to finish in 2010.
Mike Whibley, Regional Manager for Carillion Civil Engineering said: "We're delighted to be carrying out work for Anglian Water".
"Carillion is a leader in sustainability and having the works marked by the renowned broadcaster and wildlife expert Sir David Attenborough is an honour.".
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