The construction phase of this project is now complete.
There may still be updates, so the project will remain here. We are still monitoring the project and will reply to any comments. So if you have any questions please feel free to comment or contact us here.
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.
Typical working hours will be Monday to Friday, between 8:00am and 6:00pm.
We have no plans to disrupt your water supply while we work this project.
There shall be a marginal increase in traffic through Bridge End Industrial Estate.
Updates by the project team shall be posted on the community portal.
The site will be operated by an experienced contractor working to tight health and safety standards.
There will be no visible change.
The construction work will involve the use of machinery, cutting equipment, digging up ground and working with granular materials which will result in some dust, vibration and noise. The site team will do everything they can to minimise any inconvenience caused by this and will make sure that the work is carried out safely.
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