Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering has invested a six-figure sum to support its ongoing relationship with Anglian Water. The first phase of this investment includes three new vans for our Risk Identified Sewer Cleaning team. Each vehicle includes a Rioned Urban Jet jetting unit and has been fully branded in Anglian Water livery. This investment will help improve efficiency, strengthen service delivery and support proactive sewer network maintenance.
Supporting the RISC Team
The new vans will support our Risk Identified Sewer Cleaning team, also known as RISC. This proactive team works on high-risk sewer locations across the Lincolnshire and Ruthamford area. These locations often have a history of sewer issues, pollution risk or flooding concerns. By targeting these areas early, the team helps reduce the risk of future incidents. As a result, the work supports better network performance and improved protection for local communities.
How the RISC Team Works
The RISC team starts by assessing identified high-risk locations. They carry out CCTV sewer surveys to check the condition and performance of the network. If a sewer needs cleaning, the team uses high-pressure jetting equipment to service the pipe. During the survey, the team also looks for structural defects. These can include cracks, dropped joints or other issues within the sewer pipe. If they find a defect, the team completes an enabling form with the required information. The project team can then review the data and consider the right repair option.
Investing in Specialist Equipment
Each new van includes an industry-leading Rioned Urban Jet jetting unit. The team has also received new Minicam push camera units for sewer surveying. Together, these tools support both cleaning and inspection work. Each van represents an investment of more than £70,000. Therefore, this programme provides the RISC team with high-quality equipment for day-to-day operations. The new vehicles will help the team work safely, efficiently and effectively across the Anglian Water region.
Working as Part of the IMR WRA
Danaher & Walsh is part of the Integrated Maintenance and Repair Water Recycling Alliance, also known as IMR WRA. The alliance delivers sustainable solutions on behalf of Anglian Water. It includes Anglian Water, Clancy, Claret Civil Engineering, Public Sewer Services and Danaher & Walsh. Together, the alliance manages planned and emergency sewer works, rising mains, SMART technology installation, maintenance and repair across the Anglian Water region.
Strengthening Long-Term Delivery
This investment reflects Danaher & Walsh’s commitment to high-quality delivery for Anglian Water. It also supports safer working, better response capability and more proactive sewer network management. By investing in specialist vans, jetting units and CCTV survey equipment, Danaher & Walsh continues to support reliable water recycling services for Anglian Water and its customers. IMR WRA manages planned and emergency sewer, rising mains and SMART technology installation as well as maintenance and repair across the Anglian Water region.
Storm Babet caused major disruption across the country. The Anglian Water region, covering parts of the Midlands and East of England, was particularly hard hit. Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering supports Anglian Water as part of the IMR WR Alliance. During the storm, our teams responded to several urgent incidents across the region. It was not business as usual. However, the team pulled together, acted quickly and helped protect critical services, local communities and the environment.
11th Hour Call Helps Keep Main Hospital Open
On Monday evening at 9pm, Pilgrim Hospital faced a serious incident. A private contractor working on hospital land breached the site’s sewers. As a result, the hospital called the Fire Brigade and 25 firefighters attended. Private pumping companies also supported the response.
However, the problem remained because the sewer had fully collapsed. The sewer was not part of the Anglian Water network. Even so, the hospital contacted Anglian Water as the situation became critical.
Floodwater in the boiler room was rising quickly. Within an hour, the hospital could have faced evacuation. Danaher & Walsh has worked with Anglian Water for 18 years. Therefore, our teams had the skills and experience needed to support the response. Led by Danny Ellis, the team over-pumped across the breach in the sewer. This helped contain the situation and kept the hospital open. Most importantly, patients did not need to be disturbed.
Preventing Pollution During Flooding
Storm Babet also created environmental risks across the region. In one location, rising floodwater threatened to pollute a large and environmentally important pond.
Danaher & Walsh worked with Anglian Water overnight from Friday into Saturday morning. Together, the team used practical knowledge and quick problem-solving to prevent pollution. As a result, the team protected the pond and maintained its environmental integrity.
Supporting Local Residents in Spilsby
The team also responded to flooding near our Spilsby facility. Storm Babet caused many local roads to flood. At around 2.30pm, a neighbour contacted one of our managers directly. The road had flooded, and people could not get through.
Danaher & Walsh and Anglian Water attended the area and supported the response. The team helped manage the situation and even pushed three cars out of the flooded area.
A Strong Alliance Response
Storm Babet tested the IMR WR Alliance. However, when faced with difficult conditions, the team stayed calm, focused and committed to getting the job done.
The response at Pilgrim Hospital showed the strength of the team under pressure. Even with the risk of a main A&E hospital entering critical emergency status, the team remained focused on the task. These incidents highlight the importance of experience, teamwork and quick action during emergency response work.
Danaher & Walsh is proud to support Anglian Water and the communities we serve.
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Neil Fitzjohn, Programme Operational Excellence Manager of IMR WR Alliance, said:
“I couldn’t be more proud of everyone involved, and I want to thank each and every person who assisted during this event for protecting our assets, environment and the people in our region. The team’s resolve is never underestimated, and whilst the guys will consider it business as usual, this was a test that they passed with flying colours.”
These incidents highlight the importance of experience, teamwork and quick action during emergency response work.
Danaher & Walsh is proud to support Anglian Water and the communities we serve.
Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering is proud to celebrate further success as part of the Integrated Maintenance and Repair Water Recycling Alliance.
The IMR Water Recycling Alliance won three awards at the National Anglian Water Awards ceremony, held on 22 June 2023. These awards recognise the hard work, collaboration and innovation delivered by the alliance across the Anglian Water region.
Supplier of the Year Award
Danaher & Walsh and the rest of the IMR Water Recycling Alliance were delighted to receive the Anglian Water Supplier of the Year award. This award recognises the alliance’s ongoing commitment to delivering safe, reliable and high-quality services for Anglian Water and its customers.
It also reflects the strength of the partnership between Anglian Water, Danaher & Walsh and the wider IMR Alliance team.
Collaboration Award
The alliance also received the Collaboration Award. This recognised the skills programme delivered with Grimsby College. The programme helps identify, promote and reward apprenticeship opportunities. It also supports the development of future talent within the water and civil engineering sectors.
The award recognised several collaborative initiatives, including:
- Pipes and fittings day
- Meet the employer
- Dedicated mentors
- Dedicated support teams
Together, these initiatives show the value of strong partnerships between employers, education providers and young people.
Digital Change and Transformation Award
The IMR Water Recycling Alliance also won the Digital Change and Transformation Award. This award recognised the alliance’s work on the digital MAP 16 platform.
The platform supports clearer visibility across working practices. As a result, teams can work more proactively to prevent pollution, reduce blockages and protect the environment. This digital approach helps improve service delivery for Anglian Water customers.
Recognising Hard Work and Dedication
Neil Fitzjohn, Framework Delivery and Performance Manager, said:
“We are very proud of the work we do with the IMR Alliance and Anglian Water, and we are delighted to have been recognised for our hard work and dedication. We are always striving to make things even better, and we look forward to what we can achieve together in the future.”
Celebrating Alliance Success
These awards are a fantastic achievement for everyone involved in the IMR Water Recycling Alliance.
They recognise strong collaboration, practical innovation and a shared commitment to continuous improvement.
Danaher & Walsh is proud to support Anglian Water through the alliance. We look forward to continuing this work and helping deliver positive outcomes for customers, communities and the environment.
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Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering is proud to celebrate Anglian Water Pipelining Award success as part of the IMR WR Alliance.
Danaher & Walsh works as part of an alliance of civil engineering pipeline contractors on a long-term Anglian Water framework. Together, the alliance works 24/7, 365 days a year to protect and improve wastewater infrastructure across the Anglian Water region.
Working Together for Anglian Water
The IMR WR Alliance works collaboratively to maintain and improve wastewater infrastructure. This work helps protect the environment, support communities and deliver better outcomes for Anglian Water customers.
The alliance also supports Anglian Water’s commitment to “Love Every Drop”. This commitment forms part of its wider business plan and its regulated responsibilities through Ofwat.
Recognising Alliance Success
Every year, Anglian Water holds an awards ceremony to recognise the success of its alliance partners. The awards celebrate strong performance, collaboration and innovation.
They also recognise the teams and individuals who help Anglian Water protect customers, communities and the environment. Anglian Water works closely with its suppliers as one team. As a result, the awards encourage continuous improvement and celebrate the people behind successful delivery.
Success Across Five Award Categories
As part of the Integrated Maintenance and Repair Water Recycling Alliance, Danaher & Walsh was delighted to receive recognition across all five categories.
The categories included:
- Best Health & Safety – Marti Cooper and Yuri, Mini-Vac Ex
- Best Colleague – Danny Ellis
- Best Team – Flow Monitor Team and delivery of this scheme of work
- Best New Way of Working – Drive Reward and MAP 16 network tool
- Best Scheme – IMR WR Lincolnshire, Danaher & Walsh and Anglian Water, Tallington and Barholme surface water infiltration reduction scheme
This success reflects the commitment, skill and teamwork shown across the alliance.
Proud of Our Colleagues
Danaher & Walsh is proud of the work our colleagues deliver on the Anglian Water framework. These awards highlight the value of collaboration, innovation and safe working. They also recognise the important role our teams play in maintaining wastewater infrastructure and supporting customers across the region.
We are proud to represent Anglian Water as part of the IMR WR Alliance and look forward to continuing this work.
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