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Esh Winning Sewer

Northumbrian Water are working in your are to improve our sewer network to reduce the risk of pollution incidents in Esh Winning. The Esh Winning sewer runs in close proximity to the Priest Burn and, at times of heavy rainfall, it can present a risk of pollution to the river. The solution we identified to this includes the installation of a new pumping station in the field opposite South Terrace and a new pipeline along the main road into the sewage treatment works.

Project updates

Update by Becky Gartland

Good afternoon all, 

Its been a little while since I last provided you all with an update so I just wanted to pop on let you know how the final reinstatements and landscaping works have been going since the construction work on site was completed. 

The painting of the galvanised fencing surrounding the Pumping Station will be completed this week along with the planting of trees and shrubbery surrounding the fencing.

Grass seeding and wildflower planting along the verges and surrounding areas is expected to be carried out in the coming weeks however will be dependant on how kind the weather is to us!

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank you all for being so patient and understanding whilst we have carried out this work in your area and for always being friendly and welcoming when I have spoken to you on my site visits to your community.

Thank you 

Becky 

 

 

 

 

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Update by Becky Gartland

Good evening All, 

Following recent feedback from residents regarding the visual aspect of the perimeter fencing surrounding the new pumping station area. All comments have been taken on board and I can now confirm that arrangements have been made for the fencing to be painted green to blend in with the natural surroundings. This will be completed over the coming weeks. 

We appreciate your feedback and thank you for taking the time to communicate your ideas with us. 

Regards 

Becky 

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Update by Becky Gartland

Good morning all, 

Just a quick note to advise that we will have traffic management in place on South Terrace across today and tomorrow. This is whilst we complete the final layer of tarmac reinstatements on the Pumping Station access road. 

Any queries or concerns, please let me know. 

Thank you 

Becky 

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Update by Becky Gartland

Good morning all, 

Hope you all had a lovely weekend!

A quick update for you all on how things progressed on site last week:

  • Installation of the perimeter fencing and main access gates continued and are expected to be completed within the coming days. 
  • Following the above, temporary perimeter field boundary fencing will be installed along with the access gate to the land surrounding the Pumping Station as well as the planting of shrubs and greenery to provide screening of the fencing. 
  • Ground reprofiling works were temporarily postponed last week due to the poor weather conditions saturating the ground, however this will recommence today and continue across the coming weeks. 
  • Further works were carried out on grouting the spring assisted covers within the Valve Chamber along with topsoiling operations within the surrounding footpaths. 
  • The final wearing course of the tarmac access road is due to take place next week. 

I will continue to keep you all updated of our progress and if you have any questions, please get in touch. 

Have a lovely week!

Thank you 

Becky 

 

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Update by Becky Gartland

Good morning all, 

Hope you all had a lovely weekend despite the wet weather!

Here's a quick update on what the site team were working on across the course of last week:

  • Tarmac works have been carried out to install the base and binder courses of the access road. The final layer is still to be completed which is expected to take place next week. 
  • Work has commenced on the installation of the permanent perimeter fencing around the Pumping Station which will continue across the course of this week. 
  • Concrete access footpaths have been installed from the new Kiosk to the Valve Chamber and the Pumping Station as well as grouting some of the new spring assisted manhole covers which will be completed this week. 
  • Further work has been carried out on the ground reprofiling in preparation for topsoiling operations to be carried out over the coming weeks. 
  • Operations with the Sewerage Treatment Works have been carried out to excavate and pour a new concrete base surrounding the existing manhole in preparation for a Raw Auto Sampling unit to be installed. 

I hope you all have a lovely week and if you have any questions relating to our work, please get in touch. 

Thanks 

Becky 

 

 

 

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Update by Becky Gartland

Good afternoon all, 

Steve has very kindly provided me with your weekly update on how things have been progressing on site over this last week. 

Pumping Station Works Area adjacent to South Terrace

  • The flows were turned live as planned on Monday 31st January. The existing system is now running through our new system within the Pumping Station. Retroflo simultaneously set the pumps to the correct flow rates running through the Valve Chamber and the new Rising Main along to the Sewerage Treatment Works.
  • The concrete upstands to the Pumping Station and Wet Well have now been completed with the spring assisted covers installed and being secured ready for grouting.
  • Works have been taking place to set up footpaths and gravelled borders surrounding the Pumping Station and Valve Chamber ahead of topsoiling and landscaping works. 
  • Further works have been completed regarding the ground reprofiling in preparation for final topsoil operations taking place over the coming weeks. 
  • Work on the access road has continued, all kerbing works are complete and ready for surfacing works to take place on Monday 7th February to install the base layers. 

Hope you all have a lovely weekend!

Becky 

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Update by Becky Gartland

Good afternoon all, 

Apologies for the delay in getting last weeks update out to you. I have included details of works completed last week and this week along with images of our progress. 

Pumping Station Works Area adjacent to South Terrace:

Last Week

The site team have continued with the construction of the new manhole chamber in prepreartion for turning the flows which is project to take place on Monday 31st January

Retroflo have carried out further works to complete all electrical works ready to go live. 

Further joinery works have been completed in the way of timber formwork and rebar in preperation for the concrete to be poured. 

Works on the access road have continued to progress. 

This Week

The concrete has been poured within the timber formwork of the Pumping Station and Wet Well. The site team are currently striking the forwork and installing the spring assisted covers in preperation for drilling followed by grouting work. 

Access road preperations have continued with the installation of kerb rafts along with the new kerbs which will progress into next week. This will be followed by stoning the access road ready for surfacing works to be carried out. 

Following the construction of the new manhole comlpeted last week, overpumping equipment has been set up ready for the flows to be turned next week. 

If you have any queries at all, please let me know. 

I hope you all have a lovely weekend. 

Thank you 

Becky 

 

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Update by Becky Gartland

Good morning all, 

Steve has very kindly provided me with an update for you with how our work has progressed on site over the last week:

  • The site team have continued with the construction of the online manhole 9 in preparation for the flows being turned. This is projected to take place on Monday 31st January
  • Retroflo have continued with further electrical and testing works on the new system prior to the flows being turned. 
  • Joinery aspects have also continued along with concrete installation on the upstands of the Valve Chamber. This will be stripped back this week and we will progress with the work on the Pumping Station upstands. 
  • Further preparations on the access road have taken place in the way of excavating and installing new kerb rafts ahead of the permanent kerb works which is commencing this week. This will continue to progress as the permanent installation works are completed. 

If you have any queries regarding this section of work, please let me know. 

Thanks 

Becky 

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Update by Becky Gartland

Good morning and a very Happy New Year to you all!

I hope you had a lovely time celebrating over the Christmas period. 

Our site team have recommenced works from Tuesday 4th January where you may have seen them accepting deliveries of plant equipment and machinery in order for us to continue with our works. 

Here's an overview of the work that was completed on site last week and what can be expected this week:

Pumping Station Works Area

  • Installation of the PCC Pipework from new manhole 8 to the proposed new manhole 9 which is to be formed on the existing network pipeline. This is in preparation for the flows to be turned early this week. 
  • Retroflo were on site on Thursday last week installing 3 pumps to the Pumping Station and connecting up to the Kiosk. Following the installation, testing was carried out from the Pumping Station back to the Sewerage Treatment Works to check the flows which were all working well prior to them being turned this week. 
  • Joinery work has continued in the way of cutting and installing formwork in preparation for the concrete upstands of the Valve Chamber and the Pumping Station these works will continue to progress throughout the week. 
  • Work to excavate and install the surface water drainage has also commenced last week, ie. road gullies and associated pipework. Preparations have also been carried out with regards the Kerb lines for the new tarmac access road which will continue across this week. 

As always if you have any queries regarding our work, please let me know. 

Thank you 

Becky 

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Update by Becky Gartland

Good morning,

We wanted 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, thank you for being amazing!

Our customer team will remain operational over the Christmas and New Year period if you have any concerns.  You can contact us by commenting on this post or alternatively calling 0345 7171100.

Merry Christmas, stay safe and be kind!

Becky

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