NI Water has awarded a major £15 million contract for Water and Wastewater Network Services, including responsibility for the clearing of sewer blockages, cleaning of sewers and spillages, along with reactive and proactive pump cleaning and general tankering activities.
Newry-based firm McAlister has won the three year contract – start date is 1st October 2025.
Ronan Larkin, NI Water - Director of Finance, Regulation and Commercial said:
“This achievement is testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment demonstrated by McAllister to secure a contract of this scale.
“As we embark on this partnership, our mutual commitment to prioritising our customers and ensuring the health and safety of our people will remain at the forefront. We look forward to working together to ensuring the highest standards are upheld, fostering success and mutual trust."
McAllister has been at the forefront of the environmental services industry for more than 50 years. In their hometown of Newry in 1971, brothers Eamon, Michael and Patrick McAllister founded a family business which has grown over five decades. Today the company employs 180 people with a reputation for providing best in class drainage, maintenance, and innovative infrastructure repair solutions to its customers across the UK & Ireland.
Commenting on the award, Peter McAllister, McAllister - Managing Director for Ireland added:
“We are delighted to be awarded this prestigious contract and look forward to continuing our strong relationship with NI Water, building on the company’s legacy of success with continuous investment in people, technology, and process improvements.”
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