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GENERAL PROJECT

Hexham STW Refurbishment

We are investing over £4.9 million to improve Hexham Sewage Treatment Works. This investment is being undertaken to address asset condition and performance concerns meeting the demands of the upstream drainage catchment. Undertaking this refurbishment work will improve the sites compliance resilience, reducing the likelihood of future pollution incidents, minimising operator intervention improving site Health & Safety. Our sewage treatment works aids NWL in improving the quality of rivers and coastal waters for the benefit of people, the environment and wildlife.

Update by Dave Eden

Afternoon All.

Time for a progress update for Hexham STW Refurbishment:

We have completed the reinstatement of the site road around the site offices and handed that area back to NWL.

The installation of the new inlet works tank is complete bar some benching sections which can’t be installed until the mechanical items are in place. We will be carrying out a water test in the next few days to check for any leaks. The installation of the access platform over the tank is underway.

Electrical installation is continuing intermittently whilst we wait for the access platform to be completed. We are currently working on the replacement flow sensor (UMON4).

The above ground pipework has largely arrived on site and installation will commence in the coming weeks.

Now that the recirculation over-pumping has been removed from site, we have started reinstating the area around the distribution chamber in between the old and new filters. The recirculation manholes are to be retained, but need some final works such as setting the finished covers in place with mowing strips before we can landscape the area.

Thanks for taking the time to read the update.

Dave Eden

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