Services · Civil engineering works – water
Water engineering from borehole to tap
Civil engineering works involving water cover a range of projects aimed at managing, distributing and using water resources efficiently. We drill and equip boreholes, build storage and treatment works, lay pipelines, manage wastewater and stormwater, control floods and design irrigation — for counties, water service providers, institutions, farms and private clients.
Scope of works
What our water engineering covers
Boreholes and groundwater
- Hydrogeological survey and borehole siting
- drilling of boreholes to reach aquifers
- casing, screening and gravel packing
- well development and flushing
- test pumping to assess yield and sustainability
- water quality sampling for laboratory testing
- borehole equipping with submersible pumps
- solar-powered pumping systems
- hand pumps for community water points
- borehole rehabilitation and maintenance
Storage and distribution
- Design and installation of storage tanks for treated and raw water
- elevated steel tank towers
- reinforced-concrete ground tanks
- plastic tanks on raised platforms
- pump houses and valve chambers
- pipeline systems from sources to treatment plants and end-users (HDPE, uPVC and galvanised steel)
- water piping and reticulation networks
- water kiosks and communal water points
- metering and bulk-supply connections
- pipeline maintenance and leak repair
Water treatment
- Intake works
- water treatment plants for public supply
- sedimentation and filtration units
- chlorination and dosing systems
- treatment plant rehabilitation
Wastewater and sanitation
- Sewage treatment plants
- sewer reticulation and manholes
- septic tanks, soak pits and bio-digesters
- waste stabilisation ponds
- stormwater management systems
- drainage systems and retention basins
Flood control and management
- Dams and levees to control river flow and prevent flooding
- flood plains and channels
- small dams and water pans for storage, agriculture and ecosystems
- river training, gabions and check dams
- culverts and cross-drainage
Irrigation systems
- Agricultural water management
- canals and furrow systems
- piped and sprinkler irrigation
- drip irrigation set-ups
- farm ponds and rain-water harvesting
Environmental protection and water resource management
- Wetland restoration to improve water quality and habitat
- erosion control near water bodies
- urban water management and planning
- planning for water resources development
- economic analysis of water and wastewater projects
- sewage disposal and water quality control
- sustainable water resource management focused on conservation and efficiency
Where this applies
Projects and clients we deliver for
Community and institutional water supply
Boreholes, storage and water points for communities, schools and health facilities.
County and national water programmes
Supply schemes, treatment works and pipelines for public programmes.
Farms and irrigation schemes
Irrigation, water pans and farm ponds for agricultural water management.
Industrial and commercial premises
Reliable water supply, storage and wastewater systems for businesses.
How we deliver
Four steps from first visit to hand-over
- 01
Consult and assess
Site visits, surveys, feasibility studies and a clear scope before any price is given.
- 02
Design and specify
Drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and tender documents prepared by our engineers.
- 03
Build and supervise
Construction to the approved design under daily site supervision, quality control and safety management.
- 04
Test, commission and hand over
Materials testing, commissioning, as-built records and post-construction support.
Related services
Often delivered together
Roads and bridges
Planning, design, construction, pavements, drainage structures, bridges, signage and maintenance of roads.
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Environmental impact assessment and audit, management plans, wetland restoration, erosion control and water quality control.
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Feasibility studies, tender documents, procurement specifications, construction methodology, critical path analysis and cost monitoring.
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