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| Mott MacDonald celebrates launch of Rutland Water project Mott MacDonald representatives joined Anglian Water and renowned broadcaster and environmental champion Sir David Attenborough to celebrate the launch of the £115 million Rutland Water project. The UK-based engineering and consulting giant Mott MacDonald is one of several companies involved in a major programme of engineering and environmental works at Rutland Water, which when completed in 2010 will allow client Anglian Water to abstract up to 90 million extra litres of water a day from the reservoir to meet growing demand in the region. Sir David Attenborough, who grew up in Leicester and is Patron of the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust, attended the event to endorse the project's commitment to the local environment. The scheme will provide an additional 41 km of new pipeline, extension of the water treatment works at Wing, and 84 ha of lagoons and wetland areas to safeguard the large numbers and diversity of wildfowl that depend on the reservoir. The new wetland areas will be maintained by an independent water supply, ensuring that wildlife is not disturbed if water levels in the main reservoir fluctuate. write your comments about the article :: © 2008 Construction News :: home page |