As of November 2024, the alliance has delivered \u00a3722 million in water and wastewater infrastructure improvements on behalf of Scottish Water. This includes renewals, maintenance, refurbishments and new assets which, together, are creating a safer, more resilient water and wastewater network. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a CWA partner, AECOM\u2019s multidisciplinary team is providing expertise across civil, structural, process, geotechnical and MEICA engineering, as well as project feasibility, detailed design and strategic advisory services. We are also providing leadership, commercial and project management support across CWA projects, which includes customer and communications services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
An integrated, coordinated approach <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Collaboration lies at the heart of CWA\u2019s success. By co-locating 170 professionals from AECOM, MWS and Scottish Water and allowing early input from construction teams, we\u2019ve created a truly integrated approach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This has improved understanding of potential challenges before construction begins and has contributed to a strong safety record with fewer work-related injuries \u2013 as demonstrated by our low lost time frequency rate. It has also allowed us to bridge the gap between planning, design, delivery and handover, ensuring designs are practical and work well in real-world conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A testament to this success, Scottish Water became the UK\u2019s first water utility to achieve ISO 44001 certification<\/a> \u2013 an international standard for collaborative business relationships \u2013 with AECOM\u2019S support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As Scotland\u2019s urban population continues to grow, the need for resilient wastewater infrastructure is more vital than ever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2021, Scottish Water launched its Improving Urban Waters Routemap<\/a>, which aims to enhance water quality in urban environments, increase biodiversity, cut pollution and ensure healthier, more sustainable water systems in communities across Scotland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n By reducing sewer spills, increasing monitoring in high-priority areas and working closely with stakeholders, CWA is helping safeguard Scotland\u2019s water environment for future generations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As nature-based solutions<\/a> become increasingly critical to Scottish Water\u2019s long-term plans, CWA is also implementing these approaches alongside traditional infrastructure including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) such as ponds and swales. These have the dual benefit of reducing flood risk while creating greener, healthier spaces for residents to enjoy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n CWA has delivered several landmark projects across Scotland since 2015 that are helping meet the needs of a growing population, addressing climate impacts and contributing to broader net-zero and environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Highlights include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, AECOM’s digital team is leveraging technology to boost efficiency and transparency across CWA projects. For instance, early in the partnership, we introduced a 360-degree camera and app to facilitate remote site monitoring. This not only enhanced site safety by reducing unnecessary visits but also cut emissions as a result. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Recognising the advantages of remote engagement, we also developed virtual consultation rooms, allowing the public to engage with project information at their convenience. Given their success, Scottish Water has since adopted this model more widely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, our digital and GIS teams collaborated with Scottish Water\u2019s digital teams to streamline data processes<\/a> with tools such as Autodesk Construction Cloud, Civil 3D\/Revit and ArcGIS Online. This has resulted in numerous benefits \u2013 from improved data accuracy to greater transparency of the design and delivery process. Thanks to our innovative use of geospatial technology, this work earned an ESRI award for significantly advancing project quality and operational efficiency.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n CWA\u2019s expertise is helping Scottish Water achieve its SR21 targets, which include reducing costs by 30 per cent and getting to site in half the time. For example, in a \u00a325 million pipe rehabilitation programme in Ayrshire, we implemented sliplining \u2013 a trenchless technique for repairing pipelines \u2013 that saved approximately \u00a33.5 million and avoided 22 kilometres of urban excavation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n CWA also helped save over \u00a32 million on the Irvine Bypass Trunk Main<\/a> project. Through our redesign, the pipeline length was shortened by 2 kilometres. This not only cut costs, but also significantly reduced construction time and community impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n By adopting a \u201cright first time\u201d approach and reducing the need for rework, CWA is ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget, while keeping disruptions to a minimum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n CWA\u2019s ongoing success has received widespread recognition over the years. Most recently, the alliance was shortlisted for the \u2018Team of the Year\u2019 award at the 2024 Utility Week awards<\/a> and nominated for the Asset Management Initiative of the Year Award at the 2024 Water Industry Awards<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n These achievements reflect the strength of collaboration across teams, combining expertise from multiple disciplines to help Scottish Water meet its strategic goals while maintaining regulatory compliance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As a trusted partner for more than 25 years, AECOM will continue to support Scottish Water in creating future-ready water and wastewater systems to meet future demands\u2014facilitating Scotland\u2019s urban growth, enhancing climate resilience and advancing net-zero goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All photos courtesy of Paul Milligan and the Caledonia Water Alliance<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":771,"featured_media":36044,"template":"","tags":[],"city":[],"class_list":["post-36035","project","type-project","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aecom.com\/tw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/project\/36035","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aecom.com\/tw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/project"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aecom.com\/tw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/project"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aecom.com\/tw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/771"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/aecom.com\/tw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/project\/36035\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36036,"href":"https:\/\/aecom.com\/tw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/project\/36035\/revisions\/36036"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aecom.com\/tw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36044"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aecom.com\/tw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36035"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aecom.com\/tw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36035"},{"taxonomy":"city","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aecom.com\/tw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/city?post=36035"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"A](\"https:\/\/aecom.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3a-1-1024x638.png\")
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Creating secure, resilient and sustainable water infrastructure <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Applying our digital expertise for better project outcomes <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Saving costs and reducing construction time <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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