Specialist wastewater infrastructure support for developments using Matrix Water

Where Matrix Water is being considered as the NAV for a new development, early coordination between the developer, consultant, contractor and adopting organisation can help make the infrastructure adoption process more straightforward.

Advantage Pumping Solutions works across these interfaces, providing specialist wastewater and pumping station expertise where pumped drainage forms part of the development strategy.

Our experience of working with NAVs and water industry organisations means we can help establish the technical requirements early and ensure the pumping station design is developed with the proposed adoption route in mind.

Understanding the Matrix Water adoption route

Matrix Water provides an alternative route for the adoption and long-term operation of water and wastewater infrastructure on new developments.

Where pumped wastewater infrastructure is required, the technical and adoption requirements should be established on a project-specific basis so the pumping station design reflects both the needs of the development and the requirements of the proposed adopting organisation.

This is where early specialist involvement becomes particularly valuable.

Advantage can work with the developer, consultant and adopting organisation to help define the pumping requirements, develop the technical solution and resolve key design considerations before the project progresses too far.

Making the interface between design and adoption more seamless

A pumping station often sits at the intersection of several different disciplines, including drainage design, civils, mechanical systems, electrical supply, controls, telemetry and long-term operation.

Advantage’s experience across NAV-led developments helps make the interface between design, technical approval, construction and adoption more seamless.

Rather than treating the pumping station as a standalone equipment package, we help develop it as part of the wider wastewater infrastructure strategy, with the eventual adopting organisation considered from the outset.

That can help reduce the risk of technical queries, redesign or changes being identified after civils or equipment procurement are already underway.

How Advantage can support a Matrix Water development

Our team can provide:

•  Early pumping station feasibility advice

•  Hydraulic calculations

•  Pump selection

•  Rising main design

•  Mechanical and electrical design

•  Pumping station layouts

•  Technical information to support the adoption process

•  Coordination with the drainage consultant

•  Equipment manufacture and supply

•  Installation and commissioning

•  Handover support

Because Advantage is manufacturer independent, the solution can be developed around the needs of the site and proposed adoption route rather than around a predetermined equipment range.

Established NAV experience

Where adoption requirements need to be agreed around a specific project, experience matters.

Advantage has more than 25 years of pumping station expertise and established relationships across the water authority and NAV sector.

That gives our team a practical understanding of how adoptable pumping station infrastructure is designed, reviewed, installed, commissioned and handed over.

By getting involved early, we can help the developer resolve key technical questions while there is still flexibility in the design.

Matrix Water FAQs

Can a Matrix Water development include pumped wastewater infrastructure?

Where a development requires pumped wastewater infrastructure, the solution should be agreed on a project-specific basis with the relevant parties.

Advantage can provide the specialist hydraulic and M&E design needed to support that process and help develop a pumping station solution around the proposed adoption route.

Can Advantage support a Matrix Water project from the design stage?

Yes. Early involvement allows us to help establish the pumping requirements, develop the hydraulic and M&E design and coordinate the pumping station with the wider drainage strategy.

Can Advantage work alongside our existing consultant and groundworker?

Yes. We regularly work as the specialist pumping station partner within a wider project team, coordinating with consultants, groundworkers, developers and adopting organisations.

Why involve a pumping station specialist early?

Decisions around wet well design, rising mains, pump selection, controls, access and electrical requirements can all affect the wider development.

Addressing those requirements early can help reduce the risk of redesign, programme delays and avoidable changes later in the project.

Considering Matrix Water for your development?

If your proposed wastewater strategy includes a pumping station, bring Advantage into the project early.

We can help establish the technical requirements, develop the pumping solution and support the project from design through to commissioning and handover.

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