Bedford Pumps are delighted to have been crowned Winners of the prestigious Environmental Contribution of the Year category at the 2016 Pump Industry Awards which took place on Thursday evening, 10th March.
The accolade was presented during a glittering Awards Ceremony held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Heythrop Park, and hosted by BBC News Presenter, Mary Rhodes. The award was one of eight presented on the night.
Bedford Pump’s received their Award for their work on a Fish Friendly pumping scheme which saved Stakeholders £3M. Bedford Pumps’ Fish Friendly pumps successfully pass eels and fish in compliance with the EU Eel Regulations. For this scheme the company worked closely with Peter Brett Associates to evolve the civil engineering and pipeline design at Webb’s Hole Pumping Station to carefully mitigate damage to eels and fish whilst at the same time delivering stakeholders £3M in capital savings against their national framework estimate. The station, which also includes the creation of some bird habitat, is the first of its kind to fully embrace the regulations from concept through to commissioning.
The Pump Industry Awards 2016, held in association with the BPMA, not only ensures that the companies involved receive recognition for their achievements, but with the aid of a charity raffle also manages to raise funds for charity. This year they raised a staggering £1800.00 for WaterAid.
For further information please contact Lucy Ogden, Marketing Manager for Bedford Pumps/Hidrostal Ltd.
