This month WM Plant Hire are proud to showcase our successful partnership on the prestigious Havant Thicket Reservoir project, where we've provided critical plant solutions to keep this major infrastructure development on track over the last couple of months. Working alongside Future Water (a joint venture between Jones Bros and Mackley) and their specialist subcontractor Keller, we've delivered exactly the right equipment to tackle some seriously challenging ground conditions. Our CAT374 long reach excavator has been the star performer, successfully excavating a 70-meter slurry wall trench to an impressive 10-meter depth – creating the impervious barrier essential for preventing water leakage from the future reservoir. The project presented unique challenges, including blind digging and tough rock seams that could have derailed progress. Here's where our collaborative approach really paid off: while Jones Bros hired a CAT345 long reach machine with breaker attachment to tackle the rock, our CAT374 continued the precision excavation work for the trench with Keller. This seamless coordination between multiple machines and contractors ensured the project stayed on schedule. We've already completed the first 70-metre phase and we're excited to return in December 2025 for the next phase. This project perfectly demonstrates how the right plant selection and strong client partnerships can overcome even the most demanding site conditions.