The construction phase of this project is now complete.

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GENERAL PROJECT

Heads Hope Dene, Co. Durham

This project is to reduce the risk of pollution to Head Hope Dene. A range of solutions are being investigated to reduce the risk of pollution caused by flooding from the sewer due to blockages, and land slip. Construction is programmed for 2021/22.

Start Date

September, 2021

Estimated End Date

September, 2022

Contractor

Mott MacDonald Bentley

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Latest updates

By Gabrielle Ward

2 September, 2022 at 9:45AM

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As a thank you to the local community, we have been liaising with Wingate Parish Council to find ways to show our appreciation to the community for their continued patience and support during our essential work. Graeme Reed (Parish Council Clerk), Scott Williams (Parish Chairman) and Lee Mason (Park Keeper) mentioned the local park was in need of some new picnic benches and bins. Northumbrian Water and Mott MacDonald Bentley have donated and installed two new picnic benches and two new bins to Wingate Welfare Park. After visiting the park a number of times, you can see that this park is well used and loved by the local community, and we really hope that the everyone visiting the park will enjoy their new additions. I have included some photos below. Thanks. Gaby

By Gabrielle Ward

2 August, 2022 at 4:39PM

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Good afternoon, The construction work on site is beginning to come to an end, and reinstatement work is currently on-going. We would like to make you aware that from week commencing 8th August, the site cabins are being removed from the compound area, and the site team will be using a temporary all in one set up. If you are using the site access road during this time, we would like to kindly remind you to keep safe by staying extra vigilent while the delivery vehicles are transporting the cabins from site. I have included photos of some of the working area for you to view. We will be in touch shortly with more information on what to expect once this stage of our work is complete. On behalf of the project team, we would like to thank you for your continued patience and support. Speak soon. Gaby

By Gabrielle Ward

30 June, 2022 at 3:35PM

Good afternoon, It's been a couple of weeks since my last update, here is how our work is progressing on site: Sewage Pumping Station - landscaping around the SPS is now 90% complete. The site team are currently installing security covers to the shaft and security fencing around the SPS area. Upstream gravity - Our subcontractors, Active Tunelling, have been busy working on the upstream gravity pipeline. Manholes 1 & 2 are now complete and the pipeline from manholes 3 & 4 are currently under construction. This will then tie in to the existing network. Downstream gravity sewer - directional drilling works complete between manhole 11 and 16. The team are currently constructing the manhole chambers 11, 13, 14 & 15. I have included a map which shows the different locations of our working areas, along with some photos. As always, thank you for your continued patience and support. Speak soon. Gaby

By Gabrielle Ward

16 June, 2022 at 2:38PM

Hello, Just a quick update of whats being happening on site over the last couple of weeks. The concrete pour and kerbs around the SPS area aim to be complete by the end of the week. The team are currently carrying out the landscaping to the batters around the SPS. Over on the downstream gravity sewer and the upstream gravity sewer, sections of the pipeline between manholes 2 & 3 along with manholes 11, 13 and 14 have been laid. I'd also like to make you aware that from Monday 20th June, we will be implementing a lane closure along the A19 northbound for approximatley three nights between the hours of 8pm and 6am. As always, if you have any questions please feel free to leave a comment below and a member of our project team will get back to you. Thanks, Gaby

By Gabrielle Ward

1 June, 2022 at 1:14PM

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Good afternoon, Work on the SPS (Sewage Pumping Station) is continuing to progress well. The concrete base for the kiosk and valve chamber has been laid, and the kiosk installation is complete. The topsoil has been laid around the batters (see photo below), while the road to the SPS is currently ongoing. I have included a photo of 'manhole 5' which has been connected to the existing sewer, and the surrounding concrete has been poured. Our subcontractor, Active Tunelling, have also been busy carrying out the probing works from manhole 2 to manhole 3 (connecting the pipe between the two manholes). Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions via the comment section below, and a member of our project team will get back to you. We hope you all enjoy your long weekend and Jubilee celebrations!

By Gabrielle Ward

5 May, 2022 at 12:43PM

Hello, I thought I would pop on and let you know how work on site is progressing. Since our last update, the team have completed 1km of downstream sewer pipe with 400m remaining. If you have been for a walk down the footpath adjacent to site, you may have noticed the Sewage Pumping Station (SPS) area has changed drastically over the last few months. The pipework and drainage to the SPS has been installed. Externally, the concrete plinths for the kiosk and generator have been laid, along with the concrete slabs leading to the SPS. Please be aware that on Thursday 12th May, we will be adding a lane and lay-by closure along the A19 north bound between the hours of 8pm and 6am. I have attached a plan with information on the location of the closure. Please feel free to leave a comment below with any questions you may have. Thank you for your continued patience during this time. Gaby

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