Hi Everyone,

Thank you everyone for your continued patience whilst we undertake the works in and around the new reservoir.                                                                                                                     

Reservoir Works

Over the next two weeks:

Subcontractors will be on-site to install the mechanical and electrical elements of the reservoir.

The cabling for the power supply is complete, however due to the impact of storm Eowyn, the original connection date was delayed, Northern Power Grid have advised on a revised connection date 13th February.

A new temporary working access track has been formed up the Eastern side of the reservoir and along the North, providing access to the eastern side of Bowes Railway.

We are also in the process of off hiring the crawler crane which will be leaving the site by the end of February. Any future lifting required on site will be completed using a mobile crane when needed.                                                                                                                                                       

The wheel wash system at the reservoir site has been installed and is fully operational. To compliment this, the road sweep will continue to operate throughout the day, helping to maintain cleaner road conditions around the area.                                                  

Eighton Banks Public Right of Way (PROW)

We are aiming to get the public rights of way open by the 14th of February. Please note we will still be completing restoration work in third party land.                                                                                                                                     

Carr Hill Main 

Work at the top of Sandy Lane for the Carr Hill Main connection began on 6th January. We have been liaising with Northern Gas Networks in relation to an unchartered gas main we came across whilst exposing the water main. Site activity will resume this week, starting out with installing the frames to resume breaking out the remainder of the concrete. This is likely to start Wednesday and take about a week.

We understand that the current road closure is causing inconvenience, and following feedback from residents, we’ve made some improvements to help ease the situation.

These include:

• Additional signage and mirrors to improve clarity for road users.
• Plating over the island at the exit of the rear of Thomas Street to make it easier for vehicles to access and exit the car park.

Please note that once the work in this area is complete, the island will be fully reinstated.        

The Pipeline Springwell to Washington

The pipeline construction from Springwell Road to Washington is fully complete. Testing on the pipes starts this month and following successful tests land restoration works will follow shortly after, subject to weather.                                                                       

Peareth Hall Road Public Right of Way (PROW)

The reinstatement works for the PROW are underway and are still on track for reopening in late Spring.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Look out for further updates as our works proceed.

Thanks                                                                                

Good afternoon all,
Due to recent poor weather conditions including the snowmelt there has been a noticeable deterioration of the ground in our site compound and access tracks, which has also affected the condition of Mount Lane  To address this we have scheduled work for Saturday 18th January, when our team will re-stone our compound and access tracks to improve the conditions.
To manage dirt on nearby roads, a full time road sweeper has been in operation. We have sourced a wheel wash system, which is expected to be delivered early next week and fully operational by the end of the week. This system will help reduce mud and dirt on roads around our compound and working areas. 
Over the weekend we will also have a few operatives working within the reservoir cells.
We remain focused on addressing these issues and improving conditions on site and in the surrounding areas. Thank you for bearing with us as we continue this work.

Thanks 

Good morning, We hope everyone had a peaceful and enjoyable Christmas and New Year.

As we return from the holiday period, we would like to update you on the temporary management of public rights of way at Eighton Banks and an upcoming road closure:

Public Rights of Way:

• The footpath outside the Mount Community Centre towards the stables will remain closed throughout.
• Either Footpath 1 or Footpath 2 will be closed at any given time, but never both simultaneously. This ensures access between Eighton Banks and Springwell Village is maintained. Please see plan for further details.

Road Closure:

• A road closure will be implemented on Monday, 6th January, at the junction between Sandy Lane and Galloping Green Road.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Hello everyone, please note our last update of the year as we head into the Christmas break.

End-of-Year Shutdown

The site covering all areas will be closed down from :

Friday 20 December until Thursday 2 January 2025.

Update on our current plans and when we return in January 2025.

Eighton Banks

The Public Rights of Way (PROWs) currently affected by our works will be temporarily reopened for public use during the shutdown period.

On our return to site on 2 January 25, our final pipeline testing will be undertaken, pedestrian access will be maintained whilst we undertake this work, followed by reinstating private land and sections of the Public Rights of Way impacted by our works. This phase is expected to take approximately six weeks.

Also commencing on Monday 6th January, work will begin at the junction of Sandy Lane and Galloping Green Lane to connect the pipeline.

This work will require a junction closure and is expected to take up to eight weeks to complete. Further details, will be shared  in future updates. Please click here to view the Traffic Management plan. 

Reserviour Site

Monday 6th January Works will recommence on the remaining reservoir inlet pipework.

Mount Park Road

We will also commence carriageway realignment works to the existing reservoir site access road entrance, as well as ducting works for a permanent power supply to the North as well as a surface water drainage outlet pipe to the South.

• This work is expected to take up to five weeks to complete.
• Two-way priority traffic management will be in place to ensure the safety of road users and workers.
• Access to the estate will be maintained at all times, and we will work to minimise disruption.

Newsletters and Project Footage

Our newsletters are on their way and will be arriving through your doors shortly. Please keep an eye out for updates, and a copy is also included as part of this update.

Springwell Newsletter December 2024

We are also pleased to share a link to footage of the reservoir, marking the completion of the reservoir structure. While this milestone represents significant progress, there is still work to be done, including pipework installation, roof flood testing, reservoir filling, testing and backfilling of the site.

Thank you for your continued patience and support as we progress with this essential work. For more details and updates, please check back here or contact us directly.

We wish you a peaceful and restful end to the year.

Richard Johnston

Project Manager

Sarah Jayne Parvin

Customer Coordinator

And the rest on the MMB site team.

Finally, whilst the site team are away, in the case of an emergency please contact Northumbrian Water directly on 0345 717 1100 where out standby teams respond to any emergency issues.

Hi All,

We wanted to provide an update on ongoing and upcoming work across the project.

Eighton Banks

Testing continues on the pipeline laid between the Bowes Railway and the Wagon pub. We will advise on progress in future updates on the outcome of that testing.

As a reminder we plan to close the junction between Galloping Green Road & Sandy Lane from the 6 January 2025 for 8 weeks. We held a customer drop-in session for the residents in the area this week, thank you to everyone who came to talk to us. We will be erecting advanced notice signage in the location before the work begins.

As the Christmas period approaches our site operations will close down from the 20 December until 2 January and during this period the Public Rights of Way will be reopened in Eighton Banks.

Reservoir Site Update

The final roof pour at the reservoir site is scheduled for 3 December, subject to weather conditions.

Peareth Hall Road

Work on stabilising the rock face at the A194 Northbound hard shoulder began on 25 November and is expected to be completed next week. Excavations have started along the PROW in preparation for the installation of 150 meters of pipe. You may see the occasional vehicle crossing from the compound to the pipelaying section and vice versa. A banksman will supervise these crossings. 

Other things to note in the coming weeks.

Following the pipe crossing along Peareth Hall Road, we mentioned we would need to return to carry out the permanent resurfacing. This has been planned to be undertaken on Tuesday 10 December and will involve a full road closure for one day between 8:30am and 6:00pm. Footpaths on either side of the road will remain open during this time.

Sunderland City Council will also carry out resurfacing on Mount Lane from 9 December. Further details will follow directly from the council. 

We appreciate your patience as we work to complete these critical improvements.

If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch.

Thanks,

Anya

Good afternoon, We committed to providing weekly updates on this section of works. Currently, all previously shared information remains unchanged. Preparations are underway to carry out the testing for Test 2, which is now likely to take place towards the end of next week. We will provide a further update on Friday with details of any progress made.

We would like to clarify that the section of the Public Right of Way (PROW) between the stables and the Mount Community Centre remains closed. Unfortunately, our previous update did not make this clear, and we apologise for any confusion this may have caused. We will continue to provide updates on the status of this closure as the works progress.

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we move through this important phase of the project.

Sarah

Hello everyone,

As promised, here’s an update on our progress across the project areas. Please see below for details on each section:

Eighton Banks

As part of the ongoing improvements to the Carr Hill West pipeline, pipeline testing is ongoing which has highlighted repairs are necessary to parts of the pipeline, these repairs are located in and around the public rights of way.  For everyone’s safety, temporary footpath closures will be required, please note whilst we undertake this work we will maintain an open footpath at all times as indicated in this plan (click here)

Key Dates and Footpath Closures

1. Section 1 : Scheduled to start on Monday, 11th November and continue for at least three weeks. 
2. Section 2: we will advise on the dates for this repair 

After these tests, we will carry out a final test on the section from the Public Right of Way near the community centre up to the car park. This is planned for the second week of December and is critical for water flow through the pipeline. We’ll post weekly updates as testing progresses to keep everyone informed.

Peareth Hall Road

Pipeline installation from Springwell Road to Peareth Hall Road is complete, and we are now restoring the land. We aim to demobilise the temporary site compound off Peareth Hall Road before the Christmas break.

Additionally:

• A194 rock scaling works will begin on 18th November now that we have formal agreement with Highways England.
• This allows us to recommence pipelaying work on the Public Right of Way off Peareth Hall Road, this will begin on 2nd December, with completion expected before Christmas.

The Reservoir

At the reservoir site, we reached a significant milestone with the placement of the final wall panel this week. We have two final roof concrete pours left to secure the structure:

• The next roof pour is scheduled for 12th November.
• The final pour is planned for the week commencing 9th December.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we carry out this essential work. We’re working to minimise disruption and will reopen paths as soon as it’s safe. For more details, please refer to the updated maps and diversion routes on the portal or reach out to our team with any questions.

Good afternoon everyone,

We wanted to update you on the situation regarding our ongoing closures.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate these challenges. Our team is committed to addressing the current delays and ensuring the project progresses smoothly.

First, with regards to signage, we have again installed replacement permanent waterproof signs, as those that we had put in place have repeatedly been removed by unknown third parties.

We will look to give an update next week on the current National Highway approvals required to progress works in this area, and on other questions posed, to ensure we can give a full response to your queries.

Best regards,

Anya

Afternoon All, a quick note to let yet know, our final floor concrete pour is happening tomorrow. As with all the other floor pours, power floating will take place throughout the evening into the early hours.

We apologise if you're experiencing no water or low pressure. A technician is on their way to investigate the issue. Depending on what caused the interruption, we can usually fix this within two to three hours. As soon as we have more information, we'll be back in touch with an update.

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