Kier wins GBP 29 million United Utilities early-works package for Blackburn wastewater upgrade

• Kier secured a GBP 29 million design, development, and early-works package for a proposed upgrade at Blackburn Wastewater Treatment Works.
• Work covers preparatory activity for an Advanced Anaerobic Digestion facility, pending planning and final project approval.
• Project value could reach about GBP 170 million if it moves into the full construction phase.
• Planned thermal hydrolysis and advanced anaerobic digestion units would lift renewable biogas output about 20% versus the site’s current process.
• Facility is expected to generate about 127,000 MWh of renewable biogas energy annually once operational.

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