9th May 2005 13:30
UNITED UTILITIES ANNOUNCES NETWORK INVESTMENT PROGRAMME CONTRACTORS United Utilities today announces the partners that will help deliver around ‚£800 million of investment programmes relating to its water, wastewater andelectricity distribution networks, which for the first time will be managed onan integrated basis. The successful partners, who will help carry out work on United Utilities'sewers, pipes and cables during the 2005-10 period are Balfour Beatty andMorgan Est Utilities Division.John Roberts, Chief Executive of United Utilities, said:"This is the first time that we have integrated the management of ourelectricity distribution investment programme with that of our water andwastewater network programmes. "This approach will enable us to reduce overheads and make significant costsavings through the use of common systems, improved scheduling and moreintegrated supply chain management. By aligning the sharing of efficiencies,our contractors will also be better incentivised to make cost savings withoutcompromising on quality."For further information please contact:Simon Bielecki, Investor Relations +44 (0) 1925 237033Evelyn Brodie, Corporate and Financial Communications +44 (0) 20 73070309ENDUNITED UTILITIES PLCRelated Shares:
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