Murphy Ireland have been appointed by Northern Ireland Water to its €1.2bn Major Projects Partnership Framework (MPPF.) This framework will deliver large, capital works projects (over £10m in value) on water and wastewater infrastructure across Northern Ireland. Commencing this month for an initial four-year period, with the option to extend for a further four-years, the framework will include upgrades to major water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations and network mains. Kevin Morrissey, Murphy Ireland Projects Director said: “We are delighted to have been appointed to the Northern Ireland Water Major Projects Partnership Framework and to have the opportunity to engage this week with the other framework partners in planning the development of the framework’s structure. We look forward to working with NI Water and its partners in the development and upgrade of its water and wastewater assets over the next 4 years and beyond.” Paul Harper NI Water’s Director of Asset Delivery said: “This framework provides further resilience for Northern Ireland Water to provide our Customers with the best financial, sustainable and environmental outcomes. It will provide us with access to some of the best innovative providers within the Construction Supply Chain locally, nationally and internationally.”
Murphy Ireland recently turned the sod on the Donegal Towns and Villages – Ramelton, Milford and Rathmullan project for Uisce Éireann, which will put an end to decades of sewage discharge issues in North Donegal. The project will stop the practice of discharging raw or poorly treated sewage into Leannan Estuary, Lough Swilly and Maggie’s Burn from the towns of Ramelton, Milford and Rathmullan Murphy Ireland will be delivering the work on behalf of Uisce Éireann and expect to complete the project in 2025. The ceremony to mark the commencement of the works was led by Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Councillor Liam Blaney, with representatives from Uisce Éireann, Donegal County Council and Murphy Ireland in attendance, as well as members of the local community. This is the largest single project Uisce Éireann has undertaken in Donegal to date and is critically important for the environment and to support social and economic development in this part of the county. It also marks another important milestone in Uisce Éireann’s plan to eliminate the discharge of raw sewage nationwide.
J Murphy & Sons Limited is pleased to announce its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2022, demonstrating another year of significant growth and strong financial performance. These results highlight Murphy’s commitment to delivering world-class infrastructure, while maintaining a focus on safety, operational excellence and sustainable business practices, with significant milestones in revenue, operating profit, order book, net cash and sustainability. Financial & Operational Highlights Group revenue up 17% to £1,491m in 2022 (2021: £1,274m), owing to dependable operational delivery and solid client and supply chain relationships. Operating profit increased by 111% to £45.7m in 2022 (2021: £21.7m), through delivering key infrastructure projects for our key clients and operational efficiencies. Net cash increased by 27% to £275.5m in 2022 (2021: £216.6m), underpinning our strong balance sheet. Continued commitment to safety; 30% reduction in Lost Time Injury rate, from 0.11 in 2021 to 0.07 in 2022. Increased employees to 3,688, up from 3,579, developing colleagues across the business and creating diverse, inclusive and engaged teams. Sustainability Highlights Achieved a further 16.8% carbon reduction from 2021 – Murphy’s biggest ever annual reduction. Cumulative emissions reduction total now sits at 39.88% since 2019 baseline – strengthening Murphy’s position to achieve its 50% reduction target by 2026. ESG Committee formed with individual accountabilities under the banners of Climate Action & Safety, Social Value and Governance. Reaffirmed commitments to achieving net zero by 2030 and becoming net positive by 2050 for all emission sources. £34.5m invested in state-of-the-art, environmentally-conscious plant and equipment Continued investment of £2.3m in colleague training and development Outlook Order book grew by 13% to £2.52bn in 2022 (2021: £2.23bn), with secured and anticipated orders across the UK, Canada and Ireland. Activities to support the energy transition continue to underpin activity across the business in our core sectors and geographies. Confident in strategic direction and broader opportunities for continued growth with a strong balance sheet and ongoing investment in sustainable practices meaning that Murphy is well-positioned for future success across its three geographies of the UK, Ireland and Canada. John Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of J Murphy & Sons, commented: “I am delighted to present another year of growth for Murphy, demonstrating a continuous, year-on-year improvement in our financial performance and operational delivery as we continue to play a central role in delivering world-class infrastructure. These outstanding results are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our colleagues, our focus on sustainable business practices and our strong client relationships. “Our direct delivery operating model, supported by a select supply chain, continues to be central to our unique offering. At a time when resources are increasingly a limiting factor across the industry, we give our clients heightened confidence of reliable delivery performance. “As we approach our 75th anniversary in 2026, our vision to be the leading family-owned construction business in the three geographies in which we work is within reach, and we remain focused on delivering long-term sustainable growth and creating a positive and lasting legacy across our projects and the communities we serve.” You can read the report in full here: https://www.murphygroup.com/2022annualreport
