MMP Marine & Inspection take on emergency flooding work with Barhale Ltd.

MMP Marine & Inspection and Barhale have, once again, joined forces for another major project. Well done to the entire team for their recent emergency support for Thames Water and Barhale Ltd.

MMP Marine & Inspection and Barhale Ltd have enjoyed a strong, fruitful collaborative relationship since we first opened our doors in 2019. As their approved supplier, we have worked on many high-end, high pressure projects together. None more so than our recent emergency project for Thames Water.

Barhale are well known for their team spirit - they understand the power of collaboration.

When Thames Water contacted Barhale about a major flooding risk at Coppermills Water Treatment Works, the Barhale team immediately reached out to MMP to step up and help deliver a solution. 

Which, of course, we were more than happy to do.

The risk was huge: a lower level pumping station had become flooded and two valves had failed to close. This, as a result, was causing low water pressure for up to a million Londoners. Unsurprisingly, this needed to be fixed as quickly and efficiently as possible.

MMP and Barhale were able to identify the issues and fix them at very short notice.

Our team of specialist divers entered the flooded station and installed a 100kg underwater lift bag to the valve arm. They then swiftly - and safely - inflated the bag in order to unblock and close the offending valves, immediately putting a stop to the flooding.

Coppermills Water Treatment Works were then able to continue their normal operation, away from the threat of disrupted service for their clients. This speedy fix gave them the time to then solve the underlying issues with the pumping station.

We are proud of our ability to attend emergency works at incredibly short notice.

We appreciate that - especially in the water industry - you cannot prepare for all emergencies. It’s important to us that we have the team and flexibility to support these emergency projects if and when they arise.

To find out more about our full range of services, you can book a free consultation with a member of our friendly, dedicated team.