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GENERAL PROJECT

Rothbury STW Upgrade

This investment at Rothbury sewage treatment works is to improve storm storage and biological treatment to meet the demands of an increasing population in the catchment of Rothbury. 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 Ian Davison

Hi

I hope you are well and have enjoyed the sunny weather over the Bank Holiday weekend. I can confirm that the treatment work improvement work will commence on 14th June 2021 as planned.

Our supply partner Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) will undertake this construction work. We are proposing the construction of two new radial flow primary tanks, the refurbishment of the inlet works, new sludge tank, the refurbishment of the existing storm tanks, two new tertiary treatment units, full site electrical upgrade, remedial works on the biological filters, land acquisition and site fencing.

Access to the site is via Wagtail Road leading onto Mill Lane, a narrow public highway. Wagtail Road and Mill Lane will remain open to the public throughout the construction works, Wagtail Road is used for resident parking with the potential to restrict delivery access. The site team will let you know before the delivery of key equipment, we would kindly ask that on these dates access is not restricted by parked vehicles.

We anticipate that our work will take up to 14 Months with completion anticipated in July 2022 however, as with all large scale civil engineering construction projects unexpected delays can sometimes occur. I would like to thank you for in advance for your cooperation while we complete this essential work

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Kind Regards,

Ian

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