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# Barhale Leads £18m Anglian Stormwater Project in Essex
- URL: https://www.industrialbriefs.com/barhale-anglian-stormwater-project-essex/
- Published: 2026-09-20T06:30:27.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-20T07:00:47.000Z
- Description: Barhale is set to deliver an £18 million stormwater management project in Essex, enhancing stormwater capacity and water quality protection. This project showcases innovative construction techniques and strategic partnerships.
- Author: IndustrialBriefs
- Tags: construction, engineering, sustainability, #enriched

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Anglian Water has appointed Barhale to lead the construction of an £18 million stormwater management project in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. This significant project, part of Anglian Water’s Integrated Main Works programme, aims to enhance stormwater capacity and protect local water quality.

**What Happened**  
Barhale, acting as the principal contractor, will construct a new 5,000m³ storm tank and associated tunnelling works adjacent to the existing terminal pumping station in Walton-on-the-Naze. The project is being delivered through Anglian Water’s @one Alliance. The innovative "pill-shaped" storm tank design is intended to circumvent an existing aquifer and sewer, utilizing a diaphragm wall construction technique with excavation from within. Additionally, the project includes the construction of an 84-meter long, 1200mm pipeline using microtunnelling to connect the new tank to an existing storm tank.

Dan Ledger, Barhale’s project manager, emphasized the necessity of the project due to findings from the Environment Agency and Anglian Water’s investigations and tracer studies. The enhancements are critical to prevent the stormwater capacity at the sewage pumping station from being overwhelmed during extreme weather conditions, thereby safeguarding the environment and bathing water quality.

**What This Means for Your Business**  
For those involved in the AECM industry, this project underscores the increasing demand for innovative [stormwater management solutions](https://www.industrialbriefs.com/real-time-visibility-construction-projects/), particularly in areas with complex environmental constraints. Contractors and engineers should note the use of [advanced design and construction techniques](https://www.industrialbriefs.com/integrating-safety-habits-construction/), such as diaphragm wall construction and microtunnelling, that are becoming essential in modern infrastructure projects. This project also highlights the importance of strategic partnerships, as seen with Anglian Water’s @one Alliance, in delivering large-scale infrastructure improvements. Companies aiming to secure similar contracts should focus on developing capabilities in innovative construction methods and forming alliances that enhance project delivery efficiency.

**What US Operators Should Watch**  
US operators should monitor developments in environmental regulations and stormwater management techniques, as these could influence future project requirements and opportunities. The integration of advanced construction methods, such as those used in this project, may soon become a standard expectation in competitive bids. Additionally, tracking projects with similar environmental challenges can provide insights into effective strategies for overcoming design and construction constraints in complex settings.

*Source: https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/barhale-to-deliver-18m-anglian-stormwater-project.* [*Read the original story ->*](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/barhale-to-deliver-18m-anglian-stormwater-project?ref=industrialbriefs.com)