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This project seeks to replace the pumps and controls that feed Kew's central irrigation loop, with a properly designed, reliable system that provides long term solution to Kew's irrigation needs.
The designers will also look at how the fire hydrants from irrigation system can be compliant fire-fighting equipment.
The project will take six months to deliver and is estimated to cost £560,000.
The project scope excludes any upgrades to electrical incomers, additional landscaping and many pre-existing maintenance issues not related to the pump replacement.
Kew's central irrigation system was installed in 2005.
It consists of a 280k litre storage tank supplied by Thames Water.
The tank feeds a set of six pumps, which push water out into the irrigation loop supplies the whole garden.
The pumps also feed the fire hydrant loop, which supplies all firefighting hydrants withi…
What the supplier must deliver
The project will take six months
The project will take six months to deliver and is estimated to cost £560,000.
Ensure all elements of the design consider
Ensure all elements of the design consider Kew's long term irrigation strategy and incorporate sustainable measures wherever possible.
Further, initial calculations suggest the current system
Further, initial calculations suggest the current system does not provide enough pressure to supply both the irrigation and hydrant system together, adding risk to Kew's emergency response plans.
However, this does not represent a sustainable
However, this does not represent a sustainable solution and urgent action is required to design and install a system for the long term.
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