GENERAL PROJECT

Chilton Lane Sewage Treatment Works upgrade

As part of the Water Industry National Environmental Programme (WINEP), we will be installing chemical dosing plant (ferric sulphate and sodium hydroxide) to enable the site to meet a revised Phosphorous discharge consent of 0.2 mg/l, which will apply from December 2024. Phosphorous is a nutrient and can cause algae to grow in watercourses, reducing biodiversity and river water quality. The improvement works will cost around £4.3m and is one of 27 sites within the NWG region to receive this upgrade.

Good afternoon,

Here's the latest update on our Chilton WTW project:

- The cofferdam to the pumping station is complete, and the shaft has been constructed.

- The Motor Control Centre panel has been installed on schedule, with Intelect on site for pre-cable work.

- We've finished 80% of the main site excavation and drainage, allowing us to reduce our plant equipment.

- We've also done several pours to improve the pumping and filtration process.

I've attached some photos to show our progress.

As always, if you have any questions or comments, please let us know, and someone from our team will get back to you.

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