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𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭

Last weekend, James Sutor, Electrical Project Engineer based in our Burntwood office, took on the Lake District Marathon Mighty Hike in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.

James completed the demanding route alongside his girlfriend, and together they raised £1,350 for the charity - a fantastic collective effort for an important cause.

Macmillan provides vital medical, emotional and practical support to people living with cancer. From diagnosis through treatment and beyond, the charity helps individuals understand their options, access the right support, and cope with the challenges that cancer can bring at every stage of the journey.

Taking on an endurance challenge like the Mighty Hike reflects what Do the Right Thing means at Coffey - stepping up for others, committing to positive action, and supporting causes that make a real difference to individuals and communities.

Well done to James on a significant achievement, and thank you for representing Coffey while supporting such an important cause.

𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 2026

Coffey and Uisce Éireann Irish Water have won the Innovation in Construction Award (Company Turnover €20m-€200m) at the Irish Construction Excellence Awards for the Enfield Wastewater Treatment Plant project.

The award recognises the successful delivery of Sludge Drying Reed Bed (SDRB) technology, an innovative nature-based solution that replaces energy-intensive mechanical sludge treatment with a process driven by percolation, evapotranspiration and microbial mineralisation.

The benefits are significant:
· Up to 98% reduction in sludge volume
· Elimination of chemical dosing and mechanical dewatering
· Removal of more than 155 HGV movements annually
· Reduced operational and environmental impact

A key factor in the project's success was the willingness to challenge conventional approaches. Early feasibility assessment, detailed evaluation of treatment options and strong collaboration between Coffey, Uisce Éireann and our specialist partners helped deliver a solution that is both practical and sustainable.

Congratulations to Project Manager David Rynne and the wider Coffey team who delivered the project from design through to commissioning.

Congratulations also to AM Consulting Engineers on receiving the Engineering Design Excellence Award for the Enfield WWTP Upgrade, recognising the quality of design and technical expertise that underpinned the project.

This award highlights the role that innovative, nature-based solutions can play in delivering more sustainable wastewater infrastructure for the future.

To learn more about the Enfield Wastewater Treatment Plant project and the wider programme of works Coffey is delivering on behalf of Uisce Éireann, get in touch with our team at [email protected]. We'd be happy to discuss how nature-based and innovative treatment solutions can help deliver sustainable infrastructure outcomes.