Water Boosting & Washdown at a Concrete Construction Company

Tomlinson Hall was approached by a global civil engineering firm to supply and install pumping equipment for their concrete segment manufacturing facility – a key part of the HS2 project and other infrastructure schemes.

A dual solution was needed: an automated washdown system to clean concrete moulds after casting, and a water boosting system to provide adequate water supply across the site. The local water supply was also extremely hard, requiring softening treatment to prevent limescale damage.

For the washdown system, we supplied two heavy-duty, abrasion-resistant, solids-handling submersible pumps capable of dealing with concrete-laden waste water. MDPE discharge pipework was installed to transport the slurry to a settlement chamber, allowing the site to recover and reuse the water.

To improve water supply, we installed a cold water booster set designed to maintain pressure across key areas of the site. A full water softening treatment system was also provided, protecting equipment from mineral build-up caused by the area’s hard water.

Our team worked closely with the client to carry out the installation efficiently and safely. All pipework was fabricated to suit site requirements, and the booster and treatment systems were fully integrated into the site’s existing infrastructure.

• Improved Site Efficiency: The new washdown and water boosting systems enhanced operational flow across the production facility.
• Effective Waste Management: Submersible pumps and pipework ensured consistent transfer of concrete-laden water for recovery and reuse.
• Protected Equipment: The integrated water softening system prevented limescale build-up, extending the lifespan of key components.
• Uninterrupted Operations: All works were carried out without disrupting the site’s production schedule.