The construction phase of this project is now complete.

There may still be updates, so the project will remain here. We are still monitoring the project and will reply to any comments. So if you have any questions please feel free to comment or contact us here.

GENERAL PROJECT

Castle Hill Farm Cottages

An application has been submitted under Section 101A of the Water Industry Act 1991 for provision of a public sewer for premises at Castle Hills Farm Cottages, Berwick. The application complies with the requirement criteria, Northumbrian Water plan to undertake works to reduce the environmental risk improve the resilience and enhance the performance of the sewerage network serving the residents of Berwick. This project aids NWL in improving the quality of rivers and coastal waters, the environment and wildlife for the benefit of our customers.

Project updates

Update by Christine Taylor

Good afternoon,

You may have noticed our crews on site this week.  We have returned to modify the access route to the asset for future maintenance.

Our work should be completed by Friday 7 October 2022.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Christine

Update by Christine Taylor

Good morning,

Over the last couple of days residents should have received a letter advising we are returning to site on the 4 April 2022.

The works will include;

  • Remedial works to the pipeline on Castle Hill, which will involve a further excavation in the road and the grass verge
  • The installation of electrical component to the pumping station and commissioning
  • Soft landscaping to the areas effected by previous works

We expect to be on site fo up to 4 weeks.

Please contact us via the portal or contact the site team, if you wish to discuss any aspect of these works in more detail.

Speak soon

Christine

Update by Ian Davison

Hi I hope you all remain well

Just a quick note of progress, you will have noted that Esh have recently demobilised and left site.

The work is substantially complete, however, we are having some programming issues with respect to getting power to the new pumping station. Esh will return to site to complete the remaining mechanical & electrical work once Scottish Power have confirmed the site connection. We have about a week’s work left to complete on the foul network including two or three small repairs, manhole cover replacements and some cross connection work. The work package on the foul sewer will be completed on our return. Reinstatement of the compound and working easements will be undertaken by the farmer.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you again for your patience and understand whilst these works have been ongoing, we will advise you of our planned return date in due course.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries

Many Thanks

Ian

Update by Christine Taylor

Good morning and happy new year,

As you will see, our team have returned to site to complete the work.  They have advised they are in the process of completing the surface water separation work in the area and will then continue with the landscaping.  

As always we will endeavour to keep you updated with our progress, but please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Christine

Update by Becky Gartland

Good morning all, 

It's been a while since you were last provided an update regarding our works so just wanted pop on and get you up to date. 

Over the past few weeks the site team have continued with the drainage installation of the new surface water sewer line within the carriageway. Work has also commenced on installing the new drainage lines within property boundaries which will be backfilled before we break up for the Christmas Period. 

Within the pumping station work has been carried out to install the stone cladding to the retaining wall along with completion of the filter drain being installed. Works have been ongoing following this to bring the ground levels back up to the existing height. Final works in this area are to install the spring assist covers and frames along with the concrete hard standings. 

From today our work will be suspended for the Christmas and New Year Period and we will resume on Tuesday 4 January 2022. The Customer Team will remain operational during this time, so if you have any site related queries, please get in touch with us. 

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our customers a Merry Christmas and all the very best for 2022!

We would also like to thank you all for your patience and understanding whilst we have carried out our works in your area. 

Thank you 

Becky 

Update by Christine Taylor

Good morning,

Yesterday I spoke to a couple of residents to advise that on Monday 15 November, the sewerage seperation works will commence.  We have notified all customers involved in this work and we expect the seperation works to take around 2-3 weeks.

If anyone would like to discuss this work further, please contact us on 03457171100.

Have a lovely weekend.

Christine

Update by Christine Taylor

Good afternoon,

We have had a change on site.  Jordan Richards is now providing our updates and looking after the site.  He has kindly updated us this morning.

Since the 4 October works have been undertaken to progress with the rising main installation which is set to be completed and pressure tested by the end of this week. Traffic management on the road was removed on the 5 October.  To enable the team to complete the outstanding reinstatements we will need to re-establish the traffic lights for a couple of days.  This work is planned on the 7 November.

Next week the work on the new retaining wall structure at the pumping station will commence.

We will endeavour to keep you updated with our progress.

Thanks for the update Jordan.

Christine

Update by Christine Taylor

Good afternoon,  

I have managed to catch up with the site team for an update.  Paul Jones who is currently on site and has advised the drainage across the road is now completed.  They are currently constructing the new manhole in the verge.  The trenchless section of pipework in the field is now installed.  Our team will be starting the open cut section of sewer to tie into the new manhole in the verge,  

I hope you all have a lovely weekend.

Christine

Update by Christine Taylor

Good afternoon,

As you can see the traffic lights on Castle Terrace are back in place, to enable the excavation and installation of the pipework for the gravity sewer crossing.  The team are also pouring concrete to the valve chamber base, which is located at the bottom of the site, in the farmers field.

Next week, Directional Drilling will be on site to start work on the rising main section.

Have a lovely weekend.

Christine

Update by Christine Taylor

Good morning,

I just wanted to pop on and say thank you, to the residents who took time out of their busy days to chat to me and Ian Davison yesterday.

It was lovely to catch up with you all.  If you think of any questions please do not hesitate to contact either of us.

If you didn't see us yesterday, and would like a quick chat or update, plese comment on here and I will get in touch.

Christine

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