British Tunnelling Society
The BTS is a dynamic group of tunnelling professionals sharing knowledge within the industry.
- Date
- 15 May 2025
- Time
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Overview
The Haweswater Aqueduct is a major feat of engineering. Built between 1933 and 1955, the aqueduct is made up of a series of tunnels and syphon pipes and has successfully served 2.5 million people in Cumbria, Lancashire, and Greater Manchester for over seventy years.
HARP (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme) is a major scheme that will see the replacement of the 6 major tunnels along the aqueduct. This will involve the construction of more than 50km of tunnelling through national parks, urban areas, and around critical infrastructure all while maintaining drinking water supply to a third of the region's population.
This lecture will explore the early phases of the project up to Contract Award, including the identification of options, the chosen preferred solution, initial design, studies and surveys, consultation, planning and procurement.
Following the lecture, there will be a networking session at the ICE Kendal's bar.
Speakers
John McNeill
United Utilities
head of programme delivery
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John McNeill
John has a rich background in the UK Water Industry with 25 years’ experience flexing between Engineering, Programme Delivery and Operational disciplines. He has held several senior roles, including delivery responsibility for large infrastructure improvement programmes. John is currently Head of Programme Delivery for the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme and is enjoying the challenges of leading this once-in-a-generation project.
Nick Sharwin
United Utilities
head of construction
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Nick Sharwin
Nick is a highly experienced civil engineer with over 20 years of experience in designing and constructing infrastructure projects. He has a proven track record in managing complex, multidisciplinary projects from concept to detailed design and supervising construction, particularly on tunnelling projects. Nick is currently Head of Construction for United Utilities and is providing technical support and leadership on the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme.
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