FT Pipeline Systems was chosen by Murphy Lagen Joint
Venture to supply 18km of 1200mm diameter pipes for the
Dunore to Hydepark Trunk Main Replacement Scheme in Northern
Ireland. Better known as the D2H project, the scheme involved
the laying of pipes, through mainly agricultural ground,
to replace the old concrete main running from Dunore Water
Treatment works (WTW) on the shores of Lough Neagh to
Hydepark Service Reservoir in Mallusk.
This multi-million pound project safeguards the provision
of high quality drinking water to around 400,000 people
in Antrim and the greater Belfast area. The pipeline is
capable of delivering 180 million litres of water per
day.
The work was carried out in the summer of 2006. The
pipes were strung out along the route, and then once they
had been welded and the pipe trench excavated, the long
lengths of pipe were lifted into place. The new pipe had
some 1350 welds.
To minimise disruption to road users and the environment,
major road and river crossings were carried out using
innovative trenchless techniques.
