Fire Hydrant Replacement – FH10, FH13 and FH95 - 23 March - 1 April 2026 Tower Student Accommodation (540) - (541), Clyde Williams (HE) and Sir John Beckworth (071)

Posted: 2 March 2026

Description of the Works

  • To secure the site, a 2m radius safety fence will be installed around each hydrant, providing the necessary clearance for excavation.
  • All waste from the digging will stay in the compound
  • On 31 March, our team will turn off the water to the three hydrants.
  • We will then swap out the old hydrants for new ones.
  • Once finished, we will turn the water back on and test everything.
  • We will then clean up and fix the ground as soon as the job is completed.

Timescale 

Week commencing 23 March  2026 – Excavate all three locations

  • Tower Student Accommodation (540) - (541)
  • Clyde Williams (HE) 
  • Sir John Beckworth (071)

31 March  2026 – All three fire Hydrants will be replaced

1 April 2026 – Reinstatement will be started

How can I get more information and help?

The Estates and Facilities Management team member looking after the task is detailed below and can be contacted about any difficulties experienced because of these works.

Matthew Polkey - Mechanical Maintenance Manager

Mobile:  07895331869

Email:  M.Polkey@lboro.ac.uk