J. Murphy and Sons has been appointed to carry out sewer improvements off the coast of Blackpool.

The project is underway already and will be delivered by a subsidiary of Murphy, Land and Marine Engineering.

The company will design, build and commission works in connection with the replacement of Harrowside Outfall, located south of Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

The works are part of United Utilities’ £100 million investment to improve the sewer network along the Fylde Coast over the next five years.


Brian Sharp, United Utilities Senior Project Manager for Harrowside, said: "United Utilities is absolutely committed to playing its part and investing in the area to help further clean up the sea off the coast of Blackpool.

"We look forward to working with Murphy and Land & Marine to support us in delivering this significant contract."

Andrew Ball, Land & Marine Managing Director, said: "We are delighted to have been awarded this contract, which is testament to the skills and experience of our marine personnel.

"With a vast experience of delivering projects of this nature, we look forward to working with United Utilities and all other stakeholders to successfully deliver the Harrowside works."

(LM)