The History of Morrow.
Founded in 1975 by John Morrow with a focus on local farm excavation and civil engineering works.
Morrow Contracts quickly recognised the value of collaboration. By fostering strong relationships with suppliers and other contractors, recruiting dedicated staff and building a robust network, the company extended its services to undertake similar works on building sites. This collaborative approach led to significant growth opportunities, securing Plant Hire contracts with both NI Water and NIE as well as working for Roads Service, various local councils and Rivers Agency.
Morrow Contracts further expanded its range of services to include Sewer Laying and Repairs, Watermain installations for NI Water, and major Excavation and Cable Laying contracts for NIE. This success is a testament to the dedication and hard work of a growing team that consistently delivers exceptional results.
Today, Morrow Contracts is a thriving limited company with over 400 skilled operators and administrators, supported by a fleet of over 300 vehicles. We successfully deliver large-scale utility contracts across the UK and Ireland, demonstrating the power of collective effort and unwavering commitment from our entire team.
History
A look through the years.
Morrow Contracts Founded
John Morrow began working on local farms and construction sites.
1975
NI WATER SERVICE & NIE PLANT HIRE CONTRACTS
First Contracts with Water Service and NIE for Plant Hire.
1980
DRD Rivers Agency
Morrow Contracts awarded first DRD Rivers Agency Civils Contracts.
1980
NI WATER SERVICE CLEAN WATER PROJECTS
Dublin Road Belfast – water mains replacement.
1988
NI WATER SERVICE WASTEWATER PROJECTS
Deep trench sewer manhole construction.
1992
COMPANY REGISTRATION
Morrow Contracts Ltd incorporated.
1993
Harbour Commision work
Private work for The Harbour Commission.
1993
MAJOR NI WATER SERVICE PROJECT
Completed 7km Dundonald water main project.
1995
NIE EXCAVATION, CABLE LAYING & REINSTATEMENT CONTRACT AWARDED
Started first Excavation, Cable laying and Reinstatement contract for NIE.
1997
Company Profile in the Belfast Telegraph
“Founded over 20 years ago, Morrow has become the first known utilities-based company in the UK and Ireland to implement a certified integrated management system – linking quality, environmental protection and health and safety management.” Read Here
2002
Minor Civil Engineering
NI Water award Minor Civils Contracts to Morrow.
2002
Sewer Maintenance
Morrow Contracts begin Sewer Maintenance Contracts for NI Water Service.
2003
Quality Award received
Received our first NI Road Authority & Utility Committees (NIRAUC) quality award for Streetworks.
2004
Street Furniture and Reinstatement Contracts
Morrow Contracts undertake Street Furniture installation and maintenance for NI Water Service throughout NI.
2004
NI Water contract win
2006
NTL Telecoms
NTL Award Morrow first telecoms contract.
2006
Morrow Expansion
Major expansion at head office, following significant contract awards.
2008
Wind Farm project
Carn Hill wind farm – major electricity cabling project servicing a new ‘green’ electricity generating facility overlooking Carrickfergus.
2013
Meridian Utilities wins two contracts worth £64 million
Meridian Utilities wins two contracts worth £64 million from NI Water; a £55 million Water and Wastewater Networks Services contract, providing a range of water and sewerage services, including sewer and watermain repairs and maintenance; clearing of sewer blockages; leakage repairs, street furniture maintenance and minor water and sewerage infrastructure improvements. A second contract, with a value of £9 million is for Water Meter installation, Maintenance and Associated Services.
2014
MAJOR NIE PROJECT
2015
Interconnector Projects
Moyle Interconnector project – links the electricity grids of Northern Ireland and Scotland through submarine cables running between converter stations at Islandmagee, County Antrim and Auchencrosh in Ayrshire.
2015
Water Supply improvements
Alderwood Hill, south Belfast – improving the quality, reliability and security of the local water supply.
2016
FULL-FIBRE CONTRACTS
First Telecoms full-fibre cabling contracts, working with Openreach NI.
2017
SCOTTISH OPENREACH WORKS
Commenced Openreach full-fibre poling and telecoms installation contracts in Scotland.
2022
FULL-FIBRE PREMISES INSTALLATIONS
2023
Scotland Office Opens
Morrow Contracts Opens Scotland Office and Depots.
2024
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