0844 414 6646Adoptable Pumping Station Delivery at Poppy Fields, Church Fenton
Customer: Bellway Homes Yorkshire
Project Name & Location: Poppy Fields, Church Fenton, West Yorkshire
Date: August 2024
Water Authority: Yorkshire Water
Housebuilder: Ashberry Homes – Poppy Fields
Project Snapshot
Application: Adoptable surface water pumping station
Flow Rate: 20 litres per second
Location: Church Fenton, West Yorkshire
Water Authority: Yorkshire Water
Status: Commissioned November 2022
Result: Delivered on time, meeting tight installation-to-commissioning deadlines
Project Overview
Advantage Pumping Solutions supported Bellway Homes Yorkshire in delivering an adoptable surface water pumping station at the Poppy Fields development in Church Fenton. The system, designed to manage a flow rate of 20 litres per second, formed a key part of the drainage infrastructure for this growing residential site.
Why We Won the Project
Bellway Homes selected Advantage for our ability to move quickly and decisively through both design and installation phases. With clear expectations around delivery speed and specification, we were able to demonstrate our:
- - Rapid mobilisation and response throughout design and installation
- - Strong communication and proactive support for site needs
- - Track record of working collaboratively with civil contractors to streamline delivery
What We Delivered
Following an efficient design and approval process, mechanical installation took place in October 2022, with commissioning successfully completed the following month. Despite tight timeframes, our team worked diligently to:
- - Deliver and install the surface water pumping station to exact specification
- - Coordinate effectively with on-site contractors to avoid delays
- - Condense the gap between installation and commissioning while maintaining quality and compliance
This approach ensured a timely handover, meeting both Yorkshire Water’s standards and Bellway’s programme requirements.
Installation & Timeframe
- Mechanical Installation: October 2022
- Commissioning: November 2022
- Outcome: Delivered on time, within specification, and with no delays to site progress
Challenges We Overcame
- Tight Installation Window: We condensed the timeline between mechanical installation and commissioning without compromising quality
- On-Site Coordination: Our team worked closely with the civil contractor to resolve any installation challenges and ensure compliance throughout
Client Feedback
"I pretty much use Advantage Pumping Solutions as my go-to contractor for all things pump station related—even asking for help on stations installed by others due in part to the working relationship we’ve built up over time.
I’ve always found them to be professional and efficient, but above all, always keen to help—going above and beyond more than once. They deal with issues immediately, without complaint or blame, and always focus on resolution first. That approach works for me and builds trust."
– Andy Clarke, Development Engineer, Bellway Homes Limited (Yorkshire)
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