BALI Grand Award Winner 2009 and domestic scheme Principal Award Winner 2009.  VIEW FULL GALLERY.

 
  
"It is a real achievement for a domestic scheme to be announced as Grand Winner, Fighting off competition from multi million pound commercial developments... The judging Panel were astounded by the level of workmanship on the garden and the attention to detail, a perfect example of the amazing work Water Gems Ltd undertakes...  Vision, technical expertise and a truly harmonious client/contractor relationship have combined to create a breathtaking private landscape." - BALI december 2009
 
 

"NEWS"  - Water Gems will be exhibiting at Gardening Scotland this year.  Find out more about the exciting project HERE.

 
 
 
Water Gems (Alba) Ltd is a specialist designer and builder of water-related work; from small garden ponds
through to large-scale commercial projects such as wetland and habitat creation. 

Our water-based projects include:
pools • rills • waterfalls • streams • cascades • fountains • lakes • constructed wetlands •
boardwalks • river bank erosion control • aquatic habitat creation • natural swimming ponds • SUDS work
 
Water Gems (Alba) Ltd was founded in 1993 by Nick Benge.  With an Honours degree in Biological Sciences specialising in Ecology and an MAq in Aquaculture, Nick is supported by fellow directors who have studied geology and mechanical engineering.
We are based in Edinburgh with an additional office in Glasgow.  We are the recommended installer for Firestone EPDM liners in Scotland and the north of England and have the PA6AW Certificate of Competence (with aquatic element) for the use of herbicides (spraying and wiping) on invasive aquatic plants.
 

We are members of the following bodies:
Royal Horticultural Society
British Association of Landscape Industries
Pond Conservation Trust
Freshwater Life
Scottish Freshwater Group
Safecontractor
Soil Association