ECS builds Scottish Canals three deployable bridges for short term access requirements ECS Engineering Services has supplied three Bailey-type bridges to Scottish Canals for use as temporary crossings at various locations on the waterways when construction or repair work is in hand. Each bridge is a different length, 8m, 10m or 13.5m and all are…
New stoplog installation video released by ECS Engineering Services helps clients manage river control assets ECS Engineering Services has released an informative video on how to safely install stoplogs into a watercourse, a key method for isolating water control equipment for installation and refurbishment work. The video is of particular relevance to those working on…
Automated weed screen cleaner proves its worth within weeks of installation A new Landustrie weed screen cleaner installed by ECS Engineering Services at the Short Ferry pumping station on the River Witham has ensured continuity of water supply to the Toft Newton Reservoir 10 miles (15km) away in Lincolnshire. The reservoir’s main function is to…
ECS ensures continued operation at the Environment Agency’s West Stockwith HV pumping station The pumping station at West Stockwith in South Yorkshire provides a lifeline for the farmers and residents along the River Idle, pumping excess water into the River Trent. The station contains four impressive pumps each requiring 3,300 volts to drain the local…
Audit success opens up new opportunities for ECS ECS Engineering Services is celebrating a timely triple audit success, putting it at the forefront of its competition for new contracts. The company has had its existing approvals to BS EN 1090 and BS EN 3834 reconfirmed, as well as successfully upgrading its CE marking accreditation from…
ECS Engineering Services recognised by RoSPA Award for 11th consecutive year The safe working practices of ECS Engineering Services have been recognised by a ninth Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Gold Award, adding to a total of eleven consecutive awards received by the turnkey electro-mechanical service provider to the water, power generation…
ECS performance-tests upgraded flood gates for Nottingham ECS Engineering Services is supporting the Environment Agency in Nottingham by designing and testing a new clamping arrangement for flood gates. The system has been developed and installed by ECS engineers to improve the seal integrity of the flood doors, thereby reducing the threat of flooding to residential…
Worcestershire town to complete new flood defences ECS Engineering Services has started work on the third and final stage of the Upton-upon-Severn flood alleviation scheme, helping protect the area and residents for years to come. ECS is working alongside Worcestershire County Council to reduce the risk of standing water on key sections of its highway…
ECS to replace all gates at Scotland’s World Heritage Site canal lock flight ECS Engineering Services is to replace all the gates on the Fort Augustus flight of locks on the Caledonian Canal in Scotland, under a contract with Scottish Canals. The Caledonian Canal runs for 70 miles through the Great Glen from Inverness in…
ECS ready for the future as Water Equipment Show focuses on new horizons An ultra busy day is being planned for as ECS Engineering Services prepares its stand (number F52) for the Water Equipment Show, Telford, 16 May. Previously known as the Pump Centre Conference and Exhibition, ECS has regularly attended the event. This year…