Case Study | A417 Missing Link

The Missing Link itself is a three-mile stretch of single-lane carriageway on the A417 between the Brockworth bypass and Cowley Roundabout in Gloucestershire.
SPEL WRc Approved Packaged Pumping Stations: 30 Year Warranty

SPEL Packaged Pumping Stations – WRc Approved Tested for the ultimate and reliable performance with 30 year Warranty Haskayne WWTW Amazon, Swindon SPEL Products have been designing package pumping stations […]
SPEL StormCheck®: The Off-Site Flow Control Solution for SuDS Compliance

Surface water management is no longer just about moving water, it’s about doing it safely, sustainably, and cost-effectively. With stricter regulations and the growing need for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), engineers require solutions that deliver performance without slowing down construction schedules. The SPEL StormCheck® Flow Control Chamber is designed to meet these criteria. Built entirely […]
UK High Court Ruling: Chicken Manure Now Classified as ‘Waste’

What Does This Mean for Intensive Poultry Farms? In a landmark decision, the UK High Court has recently classified chicken manure as ‘waste’ under environmental legislation. This change brings significant implications for intensive poultry farms and units across the country, as they must now manage and store chicken farm waste in compliance with stricter waste […]
New Non-Statutory SuDS Standards for England – what can they deliver for water quality in England?

In June, we saw the publication of the new, Non-Statutory National Standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). These new standards are intended to help developers and their consultants to design, maintain, and operate surface water drainage systems for new developments and retrofit SuDS. They have been published to promote consistency and to help ensure the […]
Where Can I Use a Hydrodynamic Vortex Separator?

Hydrodynamic vortex separators are well-known worldwide as effective stormwater treatment devices, particularly for removing silts and sediment. In this article, we will use the SPEL Smartceptor Hydrodynamic Vortex Separator to discuss where hydrodynamic vortex separators can be used with real-world case studies. The CIRIA SuDS Manual (c753) states that stormwater treatment should be installed upstream […]
Case Study | Royal Mail Distribution Centre | DIRFT

The Royal Mail DIRFT (Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal) parcel facility is Royal Mail’s largest automated parcel facility in the UK…
Case Study | Hornsea Wind Farm

The Hornsea Offshore Wind Farm Project consists of four offshore wind farms being built off the East Coast in the North Sea. There have been…
Case Study | WEPA | Bridgend Paper Mill

Bridgend Paper Mill is an integrated facility covering 75 acres, containing a paper machine, seven converting lines, and a state-of-the-art water treatment plant that can process…
Case Study | Tomatin Substation

Tomatin Substation is located in the beautiful mountain and forest areas south of Inverness. This substation is a Scottish & …