17/06/2026
Highly Commended - West Park Flood Alleviation Project 🌿
We are incredibly to have received a Highly Commended in the Sustainability category at the Constructing Excellence in the North East, sponsored by NWG (Northumbrian Water Group).
Located in the heart of Hartlepool, this project, delivered for Hartlepool Borough Council on behalf of the Environment Agency, has achieved lasting, meaningful outcomes, safeguarding 89 homes, improving local infrastructure and enhancing valued community spaces.
By combining innovative engineering with true collaboration, the team navigated complex site challenges, delivering a smart “culvert-within-a-culvert” solution that maintained performance while minimising disruption.
🌱 Reduced carbon impact: saving approximately 22,800 kg CO₂e through HVO fuel and low-impact construction
⚙️ Smarter design: improving efficiency, reducing costs and enabling easier future maintenance
🌳 Community impact: upgraded park areas, improved allotment access and restored heritage features
This scheme is a brilliant example of what can be achieved through innovation, teamwork and a strong community focus, creating a legacy that goes far beyond engineering.
This recognition follows closely on from our success in May, when the project won Small Project of the Year at the ICE Awards, an achievement we are extremely proud of and a testament to the team’s hard work and continued success.💙