The Bam Nuttall and Mott MacDonald (BMM) joint venture between has won two more contracts for flood defence work via the Environment Agency’s Water and Environment Management (WEM) framework.
The new contracts cover the North Asset Recovery Programme and the Exeter Flood Alleviation Scheme.
The BMM jv has been awarded the works under the North Asset Recovery Programme in the York & North East and Lower Aire & Upper Aire catchments. The work involves the restoration of flood defences damaged by storms and floods in December 2015 - scope includes inspecting and surveying assets, developing designs and carrying out construction to return assets to their pre-storm condition.
The Exeter scheme involves construction of flood defences on both banks of the River Exe from Cowley Bridge to Countess Weir.
Allan Rogers, WEM framework director for the joint venture, said:
“The WEM framework is approaching its third anniversary and we a pleased with our recent successes. A collaborative approach from the Environment Agency and local authorities utilising the WEM framework to procure flood defence schemes is leading to efficient and sustainable outcomes for many stakeholders. BMMjv is looking forward to contributing to the government targets for protecting 300,000 homes through the WEM framework and beyond.”
The new contract wins follow on from previous contract awards in Leeds and Great Yarmouth for the BMM jv.
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