GENERAL PROJECT

Eppleby Sewage Treatment Works Upgrade

We are investing £2.5 million to improve the performance of our sewage treatment works at Eppleby. The work will involve an upgrade of the inlet system, process units and flow monitoring. This will aid NWL in improving the quality of rivers and coastal waters for the benefit of people, the environment and wildlife.

Update by Bethany Oakley

Good morning Everyone,

I hope you enjoyed the long Bank Holiday weekend.

The Site Team have been working hard to ensure a positive start to the treatment works was achieved and in doing so, the Site Cabins have now been set up and the Site is fully operational.

Following some minor delays, the works have now progressed as the humus settlement tank (HST) has been excavated to formation and the base was poured on the 23rd of August, just in time for Key Process to attend site this week to install the conical HST.

The HST will be delivered on multiple loads starting this week. The tank will be constructed above ground and lifted into position with our 21-tonne excavator.

We will also be commencing the pumping station which is adjacent to the bridle path alongside the treatment works, this is very similar to the HST construction where piles and frames will be used to support the excavated sides.

The depth of the pumping station will be approx. 5m deep, once excavated 3.6m concrete rings will be lowered onto a constructed concrete base, this will act as the wall for the pumping station chamber.

During this time there will be a constant flow of wagons transporting excavated material off site.

Keep an eye out for further updates as we progress with the works and do let us know if you have any questions or concerns by adding a comment in the box below and a member of the Project Team will respond to you as soon as possible.

Take care and enjoy the rest of your week.

Bethany

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