27/05/2026
WINNER! Small Project of the Year (Under £1m) ICE Robert Stephenson Awards 2026 🏆
We are incredibly to share that the West Park Flood Alleviation Scheme, delivered for Hartlepool Borough Council on behalf of the Environment Agency, has been recognised as Small Project of the Year (Under £1m) at the ICE Robert Stephenson Awards 2026.
Delivered in the heart of Hartlepool, this scheme has made a lasting impact, protecting 89 homes, strengthening local infrastructure and enhancing valued community spaces.
Through innovative engineering and collaborative problem-solving, the team overcame complex site constraints, introducing a creative “culvert-within-culvert” solution that maintained performance while avoiding major disruption.
🌱 Sustainability at its core: saving ~22,800 kg CO₂e through HVO fuel and low-impact construction methods
⚙️ Smarter engineering: redesigns that improved efficiency, enhanced future maintenance access and delivered cost savings.
🌳 Lasting social value: park improvements, better allotment access and restored heritage features
This project is a fantastic example of what can be achieved through collaboration, innovation and community focus, leaving a positive legacy that goes far beyond the engineering.
A huge congratulations to everyone involved in delivering this award-winning project, an outstanding achievement! A special thank you to the site team for their dedication and hard work. This recognition is truly well deserved and reflects the passion, commitment and enthusiasm shown by the entire team throughout the project. 💙