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AMP8 represents a major investment programme for the UK water and wastewater industry, but delivering new infrastructure is only part of the challenge. Water companies and their delivery partners must modernise ageing assets, manage control system obsolescence, improve operational resilience and meet evolving regulatory requirements, all while maintaining essential services.

Actemium UK has been chosen by Network Rail as one of two suppliers to support its transition to a zero-emission road fleet through a new £13 million EV charging framework covering operational sites across Wales and the West of England.

Recognised as the UK's most thrilling theme park, Thorpe Park wanted to improve visibility across its attractions, reduce downtime and give engineers faster access to the operational insights needed to keep rides running safely and reliably. Actemium UK delivered a centralised, cyber-resilient SCADA platform that brings information from eight roller coasters into a single interface, enabling real-time monitoring, faster fault response and more informed maintenance decisions. The solution has improved the client’s ride availability, strengthened OT cybersecurity and created a scalable foundation for future expansion.

Yorkshire Water needed to upgrade ageing control systems at Kirkhamgate Water Treatment Works while maintaining clean water production and meeting evolving cybersecurity requirements. Actemium UK delivered the complete migration, replacing obsolete PLC and HMI technology with a modern Mitsubishi Electric automation platform. The project improved reliability and maintainability, reduced operational and cybersecurity risk, and established a repeatable approach for future upgrades across Yorkshire Water's asset base.

Actemium UK has delivered the electrical and civil infrastructure for a new 24-bay Moto CHARGE ultra-rapid EV hub at Moto Exeter, one of the UK’s largest motorway charging destinations. Acting as Principal Contractor, Actemium completed the EV installation, including 12 ABB A400 chargers, a new 2 MVA substation, low-voltage distribution, feeder pillars and communications, alongside commissioning and ongoing maintenance support. Handed over on time following a 12-week onsite programme, the new hub was ready ahead of the busy summer holiday period, increasing ultra-rapid charging capacity for motorists travelling towards Devon and Cornwall and supporting the reliable, long-term operation of the motorway service area.

Acting as Principal Contractor, Actemium UK advised, designed and delivered the end-to-end power and electrical infrastructure for a major new EV superhub at Moto Tamworth, one of the largest developments of its kind in the UK. Working with Moto Hospitality and GRIDSERVE at Junction 10 of the M42, Actemium combined its ICP, high-voltage electrical engineering, civil engineering and project delivery expertise to provide the capacity required for large-scale passenger and commercial EV charging.

Actemium UK has appointed Andrew Lumley as Sector Manager for Onshore Power Supply (OPS), reinforcing its commitment to helping UK ports, terminals and maritime operators prepare for the transition to cleaner, more resilient operations.

Nuclear engineering business Actemium Design UK, part of Actemium UK, has been recognised for the second year running at the 2026 Design Services Alliance (DSA) Awards, organised by the Progressive Alliance. The recognition highlights the strength of Actemium Design UK’s contribution across the Sellafield programme and the expertise of its people working at the forefront of the UK nuclear engineering sector.

The UK’s transition to electrified transport is accelerating, with passenger vehicles, commercial fleets and heavy goods vehicles moving away from traditional fuels at pace. As EV adoption grows, charging infrastructure must scale rapidly to meet rising demand. Yet one critical constraint continues to shape large-scale EV deployment: power.

Actemium UK has delivered a bespoke Mobile Substation Container for a leading UK naval infrastructure client, supporting critical power resilience and operational continuity at HM Naval Base Portsmouth. Developed using Schneider Electric’s Okken low-voltage switchboard platform, the solution provides a highly flexible temporary power asset capable of supporting upgrades, maintenance works and future requirements across the site. The project demonstrates Actemium’s specialist expertise in delivering innovative, resilient electrical infrastructure solutions for mission-critical defence environments.