Investing in water infrastructure
Over seven million United Utilities customers in the North West will see their water bills rise annually by an average of £86.
This is the first step in a five-year plan agreed with regulator Ofwat, which will increase bills by around 32% to raise £12.7bn for water infrastructure investment. For households this equates to roughly £31 extra per year, though inflation could alter the final figure when prices rise in April.
Of the total, £2.5bn is earmarked to reduce raw sewage discharges into rivers and waterways by 30%.
John Vinson of the Consumer Council for Water said customers want to see “real progress and real results,” stressing the importance of delivering on these promises.
United Utilities Projects on Barbour ABI
Our in-house research team are consistently tracking water infrastructure projects that involve United Utilities, confirming timelines, those working on-site, and more.
The water company is currently covering 77 projects with a combined value of £4bn. Below are the three most recent projects United Utilities is working on.
United Utilities – Moor Pool Wastewater Treatment Works
Based in Knutsford, Cheshire, the project involves a new pipeline from the Moor Pool pumping station to the wastewater treatment works. Enabling works for the project have now begun.
Value: £48m
Project ID: 12887651
Development type: New build
Finish date: 1st May 2027
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Client: United Utilities Plc
Burneside Road – Sewer Infrastructure & Pumping Station
The project is confirmed on site and is 40% complete. Once finished, it will deliver upgraded sewer infrastructure, including a pumping station with storage capacity, a kiosk, improved access, and associated works.
Value: £1.1m
Project ID: 12758677
Development type: New build
Start date: April 2025
Finish date: July 2027
View Roles for Burneside Road - Sewer Infrastructure & Pumping Station
Client: United Utilities Plc
Civil engineer: Jacobs
Landscape architect: Stephenson Halliday Limited
Groundworks contractor: Bethell Utility Services Limited
Foundations contractor: Bethell Utility Services Limited
Contractor: Bethell Utility Services Limited
Heating & ventilation subcontractor: Eric Wright Group
M&E subcontractor: Eric Wright Group
Fire protection subcontractor: Eric Wright Group
Plumbing subcontractor: Eric Wright Group
Drainage subcontractor: Bethell Utility Services Limited
Upton Park Drive – Storm Tanks
Following heavy, sustained rain, a manhole on United Utilities’ network caused flooding in September last year. The company then secured funding to make improvements and add storage, including new storm tanks.
Value: £200k
Project ID: 12891267
Development type: Alteration / conversion
Start date: March 2026
Finish date: May 2026
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Client: United Utilities Plc
Bidders: AE Yates Limited, Askam Civil Engineering and Bethell Group Plc
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