The contract, worth 64.5 million euros before tax, has been awarded to Veolia subsidiary OTV, which will head up a consortium bringing together partners in civil engineering and subcontractors specializing in pumping and pipe installations, will take charge of the design and construction of the structures and supply the treatment process Equipment.
Advanced technologies, technical expertise and environmental performance
Located on a 12 hectare site on the outskirts of Nantes in western France, the La Roche plant is set to undergo an exemplary overhaul. Nantes Métropole will take possession of a plant that will last for the next 50 years whether in terms of its advanced technologies, technical expertise or environmental performance.
A total of 160 million liters of water will be produced per day using two Veolia technologies, ACTIFLO® and ACTIFLO® Carb. This dual process will guarantee production of first-class quality water no matter what the variations in the flow or condition of the input water.
Apart from the technical expertise supplied, Veolia has made firm commitments as regards the security and reliability of the plant, as well as for the work calendar. These commitments will let the operator provide water of a consistent quality throughout the period of upgrade work.
From studies, design and construction through to commissioning, this massive project will last six years. From 2017, water distribution will be dealt with by the new facility. Final commissioning is planned for second half 2019.
"Nantes Métropole's choice is a recognition of Veolia's expertise in the design and construction of plants that are exceptional due to their size and the technical complexity of the processes implemented. The challenge of this large-scale operation is to put in place a new, more effective water treatment process that will comply with the latest European regulations. It also offers the opportunity to improve the plant's environment and make it more ergonomic and efficient."
Jean-Michel Herrewyn
Director of Global Enterprises at Veolia
Veolia Environnement
Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE and NYSE: VE) is the worldwide reference in environmental solutions. With 220,000 employees*, the company has operations all around the world and provides tailored solutions to meet the needs of municipal and industrial customers in three complementary segments: water management, waste management and energy management. Veolia Environnement recorded revenue of €29.4 billion* in 2012.
(*) Excluding Transdev employees and revenues currently under divestment
Contacts
Stéphane Galfré
Tél. : + 33 (0)1 71 75 19 27
[email protected]
Sandrine Guendoul
Tél. : + 33 (0)1 71 75 12 52
[email protected]