The construction phase of this project is now complete.

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GENERAL PROJECT

Selset Reservoir Improvement Works

Together with our supply partners Esh Stantec we plan to carry out improvement works to Selset Reservoir over a period of 7 months. These works are needed to ensure the resilience of the reservoir. We will endeavour to keep disruption to a minimum, due to low water levels in the reservoir and the need for construction machinery access and free movement the reservoir will be closed to the public for the duration of our works.

Project updates

Update by Christine Taylor

Good morning,

We can now confirm our work at Selset Reservoir is now complete.

The repairs to the sloping pitching areas of the Reservoir dam are complete. Approx. 8600m2 OSA was supplied and laid along the Reservoir revetment area of the dam.  Additionally a new stainless steel grille has been fitted to the inlet structure entrance. 

Our site compound and welfare cabins have been dismantled and removed off site.  Reinstatement of the Visitor Car Park has been completed and the entrance gatepost is being replaced.

Although our works are completed, Stonbury are working on behalf of Northumbrian Water carrying out separate works to the Reservoir Spillway and will continue for a further period of weeks.

Thank you for your patience and understanding whilst we carried out our works.

Christine

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Update by Christine Taylor

Good morning,

Our site team have provided an update of the works on site

  • The installation of OSA materials to southern end of reservoir dam wall
  • We are currently carrying out preparation works for replacement of Inlet Grille being carried out ahead of new grille being delivered and installed on site

Have a lovely weekend.

Christine

 

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Update by Christine Taylor

Good morning,

I have  a quick update from our site team of how they are progressing. Ian has also sent some photos of the Dam’s Sloping Pitching works area.

ESH Stantec have appointed a specialist subcontractor Hesselberg Hydro, who are continuing with the installation of OSA (Open Stone Asphalt)  to sloping pitching of Selset Reservoir Dam.   They are continuing with the laying off a 175mm thickness of OSA material working North- South along the Dam Revetment Area.

The team are confident by this evening that nearly half of the surfacing repairs will be complete.

Have a lovely weekend.

Christine

 

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Update by Christine Taylor

Good afternoon,

I have just caught up with Ian on site and he has asked me to remind all our customers that the Selset Reservior is closed to the public whilst we carry out our works.  This will be the case for another 3 months. 

As of today we will be working weekends in attempt to acceralate our programme.

To date the team have;

  • Water levels within the reservoir have been lowered by approx. 9m to below 302.00m and are being maintained at an agreed level throughout works period
  • Temporary imported stone access road has been supplied and installed to safely reach works areas on reservoir dam wall
  • Enabling works have been carried out to allow the supply and placement of OSA (Open Stone Asphalt) repair materials to the sloping pitching on the reservoir dam face
  • OSA currently being placed by specialist subcontractor along sloping pitching area of dam wall

Have a great weekend, and let us all hope the sun makes appearance.

Christine

 

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Update by Christine Taylor

Good morning,

As we are now on site at Selset reservoir, I thought it would be a good time to introduce our team and then provide an update from our site team.

My name is Christine Taylor, the Customer Service Manager for Esh Stantec, the contract partner carrying out the works for Northumbrian Water.  The aim of my team is enure we engage with our customers and communities.  

The project on site is led by my colleague, Andrew McKenna, Contracts Manager for Esh Stantec.  Andrew will oversee the work here and at Grassholme reservoir.  He will be working between sites and the office, but is always on hand when we need him.

The Project Manager, Ian Douglas, who is also working at Grassholme too.  Ian is on site, overseeing all the work along our team, his job is to ensure everything goes to plan.  He is always happy to help if you have any questions. 

If you have any concerns or queries, please contact us using the following options:

  • Comment on this post
  • Send a message via the 'Contact Us' option on the portal
  • Call 03457 171100 and a member of the project team will call you back
  • Or contact Northumbrian Water via Facebook or Twitter

Can I take this opportunity to remind our customers that the construction site is a dangerous place, the general public are not permitted within our working area for their own safety. 

Have a lovely weekend and enjoy the sunshine, we will be back in touch soon.

Christine

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