The new Multi Utilities (MU) team had just seven days to install water supplies for Wilson Connolly South East Region and help 18 new home owners move in before Christmas.

Wilson Connolly came to mid kent water looking for help on what had been a particularly difficult development site.

Various problems had resulted in the late completion of some activities leading to the potential postponement of the moving in date for the new home owners.

A spokesman for Wilson Connolly South East, said: "Outsourcing the water installations to mid kent water's MU team meant 18 customers moved into new homes a week before Christmas. We needed a contractor that knew the ropes, hit the deadlines and responded efficiently to our needs - mid kent water rose to the challenge." On the strength of its performance before Christmas Wilson Connolly has invited mid kent water's MU team to tender for some of its forthcoming multi utility work.

John Lyden, MU Project Manager, said:

"Eighteen customers moved into new homes in time for Christmas,Wilson Connolly was satisfied and we demonstrated that we weren't a faceless utilities company.

This contract showcased our capabilities in an expanding business sector.

The south-east is an unexploited market for multi utilities and there is clear growth potential.

What we delivered for Wilson Connolly we will deliver for any other client in the building and construction industry - co-ordinating their utility installations while they focus on their core business."

John praised the efforts of his MU team, especially Chris Hollamby, who planned the services, and Kent Lukar, who co-ordinated the mains laying.