
Douglas Water - Local Community
Local Economy
Costing around £4.5m, the Douglas Water Hydro Scheme employed a range of local companies and consultants during the planning and construction phases.
Some of the companies involved are listed below:
- Pierse Contracting Ltd (main design and build contractor)
- Gilkes
- Hydro Contracting
- Phoenix Electrical
- ERC
- Waterfront Engineering
- Aggregates and concrete were sourced from a local quarry at Furnace.

Main intake diversion during construction