Hardy Services – a leading expert working within all aspects of civil and electrical engineering, providing professional mechanical and utility engineers as well as providing scaffolding and access solutions – recently highlighted via twitter, the anger and frustration displayed by Fulham residents over Thames Water’s plan to hike prices up by 3.4% to assist in paying for the Thames Tideway Tunnel, the new ‘super sewer’ that many residents are opposed to.

The news of the new ‘super sewer’ means that approximately 14 million Thames Water customers will be stumped with an additional charge of £12 per year, although Thames Water insist that the total increased amount that the ‘super sewer’ will place on customers bill will not exceed £80 per year. Due for completion by 2020, the Thames Tideway Tunnel is felt unnecessary by residents, many of whom claim it will only benefit investors.

Quoting from a recent interview with Get West London, Mr Hands spoke of the ‘super sewer’ stating:

“This rise stems solely from Thames Water’s plans for the expensive ‘super sewer’, as evidenced by the fact they are cutting the water supply component of the bills. I am continuing to campaign against the drilling of the tunnel from Carnwath Road in Fulham, and against the project cost being passed on to customers. Thames should follow the good example of other UK water companies and cut prices for their customers in these difficult times.”

As with their involvement in the undertaking of many major civil engineering works and utility applications, Hardy Services are always keen to highlight topical news relating to their industry and shared a feeling of sincerity on behalf of residents, stating that:

“The effective management of water companies is an important factor in maintaining customer satisfaction.

“Steps need to be taken to ensure an equal balance is achieved between addressing new projects, improving and updating existing services and general maintenance leading to greater customer satisfaction.”

Although much of London’s Victorian sewer and water infrastructure does in fact need updating, there are many aspects that can be addressed to lessen the impact of such bold new implementations; particular the effective repairs to existing water mains that can often go months, even years without attention, causing a daily wastage of approximately 3.3billion litres of treated water every day in England and Wales, despite £billions being invested over the last 15years, according to Ofwat, the water industry watchdog.

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