GENERAL PROJECT

Storm Overflows Environmental Improvements

To improve the resilience and enhance the performance of the sewer network in Northumbrian Water is investing in the overflows in West Rainton, Ludworth, Bishop Auckland and Skelton. This work will ensure we deliver sewerage services that meet the needs of current and future generations whilst improving the quality of our rivers and watercourses for the benefit of people, the environment and wildlife.

Project updates

Update by Alice Blackett

Good Morning 

Please see below most recent updates for the Storm Overflow Environmental Improvement Works.

Stanghow Road

Balmoral Rd

We are currently excavating a trench for a 225mm Twin wall Sewer on Balmoral Road. The rolling road closure is in place with access for customers at all times.

We have reinstated all works on the first stretch of pipeline and reopened the bottom section of Balmoral Road.

Stanghow Road Attenuation Tank

2-way lights will be installed on 03/03/25 for 7 days on Stanghow Road whilst we work in the carriageway outside the Attenuation Tank. We are working on the connection from the Attenuation Tank to the existing sewer network and installing a new Hydro break manhole chamber.

The Meadows

The is currently no work taking place on site but we are maintaining the working are on a daily basis for our return.

Finchale View, West Rainton

We are in the process of finishing up on site, with compound removal taking place this week. The topsoil spread will be carried out once the weather starts to dry out in April/May time.

Pithouse Lane, Leamside 

We are in the process of finishing up on site, with compound removal taking place in the next 3 weeks. The topsoil spread will be carried out once the weather starts to dry out in April/May time.

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Update by Rachel Rutter

Good afternoon,

Please see below an update on our Storm Overflows Environmental Improvement Works taking place on Moor Crescent and Barnard Avenue:

Esh Stantec have now installed the pipework on Moor Crescent and will move onto the final section of work installing connections and beginning permanent reinstatement. To enable this to take place, a temporary road closure will be in place on Moor Crescent from Monday 24 February 2025 for a period of 2 weeks. 

On Monday 24 February 2025 the road closure on Barnard Avenue will also be repositioned for the next section of work to begin. Due to the location of our work, vehicle access will be restricted from Monday 24 February 2025 for 2 weeks.

Please contact us direct if you have any questions at nwl.customer@esh.uk.com.

Thank you

Rachel

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Update by Alice Blackett

Good Morning 

Please see below an update on our Storm Overflows Environmental Improvement Works:

Stanghow Road

The work taking place on the edge of the Meadows is scheduled to be completed by Friday 21 February 2025. All work at this point will be backfilled and will be reinstated once the weather picks up. There will be no work taking place at the Meadows over the near future until other works have been completed near by. We will endeavour to maintain the site while there is no work taking place. There is a public right of way through the Meadows that will stay open and maintained.

The road closure remains in place on Balmoral Road up to the Junction of Windsor Crescent. This section is scheduled to be complete on Friday 21st February when we will then move up to the next section of pipe.

The works on the attenuation tank are still progressing nicely. The team are still working within the field constructing Manholes and installing concrete to pipe work. On 3rd February we will be working within the public highway constructing manholes. Traffic management will be in place using 2 way traffic lights and expect this work to be complete within 10 working days.

We currently have 4 way traffic lights on the junction of Stanghow Road and High Street whilst we carry out trial hole surveys. These traffic lights are expected to be removed on Friday 21st February. 

Pithouse Lane

All drainage works are now completed with only the compound removal and field re-instatement works to be carried out once the weather permits.

 

 

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Update by Alice Blackett

Good Afternoon

We bring to you another update on our Storm Overflows Environmental Improvement works.

Stanghow Road, Lingdale 

On week commencing 10 February 2025, we will be conducting some further Survey Works in the town. This will not affect public roads or footpaths.

We contniue to work on Balmoral Road installing the new pipework. We have installed the first section of pipework and have now moved further up the road to install the next section. 

We are still carrying out excavation works on The Meadow in preparation for the new pipework.

We are excavating for 675mm pipe and a 3m manhole in the lcoation of the Attenuation Tank.

Pithouse Lane

All drainage works are now completed with only the compound removal and field re-instatement works to be carried out once the weather permits.

Finchale View

Drainage installation ongoing with the completion of drainage and removal of the compound planned to be completed by the end of next week. As with Pithouse Lane the field re-instatement will have to wait until early spring prior to completion.

Moor Crescent/Barnard Avenue

Barnard Avenue pipework continues with the final connections being installed in the coming weeks.

The new storm pipe on Moor Crecent continues to progress down the bankside.

Once all work has been completed a full clean up of the road will be completed including reinstatements.

Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland

The 2 way traffic management on Etherley Lane will be repositioned Thursday 20 February, and the road closure will be moved to the other entrance. Access for residents on Ediscum Garth will continue to be maintained.  

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Update by Alice Blackett

Good Afternoon,

Please see below an update of what is happening on our 5 Storm Overflow Improvement Sites:

Stanghow Road, Lingdale, Saltburn by the Sea

Over the past couple of weeks we have been carrying out trial hole surveys on the meadow within exising manholes. We have now moved on to excevating the area for the new drainage sytem.

We are making good progress with the drainage works on Balmoral Road where we currently have a rolling road closure in place. We are hoping to have the first section of pipework completed week commencing 3 February 2025, when we will then move on to the next section of pipework.

We are currently laying the pipes to the Attenuation Tank, and are curreontly on row 5 of 12. We are on programme to complete the tank works by the end of next week before we backfill the pipework.

Further trial hole surveys will be carried out on Balmoral Road starting on Wednesday 5th February 2025 for 2 days using 2 way traffic lights.

Pithouse Lane, Leamside

All drainage works and benching to manholes are now complete. The CSO screen is to be installed by the end of January when we will then start on reinstatement works.

Finchale View

We have connected up to the existing manhole and completed the first drain run. We are excevating ready for installation of the manifold this week and new sotrage drain runs will be installed in the upcoming weeks.

Moor Crescent/Barnard Avenue

Barnard Avenue pipework is progressing quickly, although the team have faced uncharted services outside of their control. The team continue to reposition the road closure as work progressing.

The new storm pipe on Moor Crecent is now past the bend, before progressing down the bankside. The road closure on Moor Crescent remains in place while works progress. The road surface will be reinstated once all work is completed. I would like to thank you for your patience during our works.

Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland

The team have been pushing through the elements the last couple of weeks and have now installed the first section of pipework. Traffic management will remain on the road using 2 way lights for 9 weeks, to allow completion on the pipe safely.  The team are monitoring work and noise while on site, due to the proximity of our neighbours. A noise assessment is carried out to minimise noise where possible.

Please contact us direct if you have any questions at nwl.customer@esh.uk.com.

Alice & Rachel

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Update by Alice Blackett

Stanghow Road - Lingdale, Saltburn by the Sea

Happy New Year!

As you might have noticed, we are now back on site and you are likely to see a lot more of the construction team as we work through the first few months of the year.

We are currently working on the Meadow and preparing for the installation of the new storm drain. We have installed safety fencing around our working area with a crossing point for the general public and dog walkers to continue to make use of the Meadow whilst works are in progress. 

We have implemented a rolling road closure on Balmoral Road whilst we carry out our pipework installation. We would like to thank all residents for their cooperation.

Our team are currently carrying out excavation works for the Attenuation Tank on Stanghow Road.

Survey works on Stanghow Road will be carried out week commencing 20th January 2025, where 2-way traffic lights will be in place.

We have also been busy carrying out survey works this week on Sandringham Road and the 2-way traffic lights will be removed today, Friday 10th January. 

Further survey works will be carried out throughout January in various parts of Lingdale. 2-way traffic lights will be in place on Monday 13th January on South Stanghow Road for 3 days. There lights will then move further south on Stanghow Road on Wednesday 16th January for 2 days.

We would like to thank all residents of Lingdale for their patience and understanding whilst we carry out these works.

Moor Crescent/Barnard Avenue, Ludworth

The team have continued to install the new pipework along Barnard Avenue within 40 metre sections to minimise disruption. Due to the cold weather the last couple of weeks, the team have experienced unforeseen delays with concrete deliveries but are positive they will remain on track.

Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland

Week commencing Monday 06 January the team have begun the set up of the compound area, you may see the occasional increased deliveries bringing in materials and equipment. This week the crew have begun trial holes in order to understand ground conditions and services within the area. While work progresses on Etherley Lane, the team will be working within 2-way traffic lights. 

Pithouse Lane, Leamside

All drainage works and benching to manholes are now complete. The CSO screen is to be installed by the end of January when we will then start on reinstatement works.

Finchale View

We have connected up to the existing manhole and completed the first drain run. We are excevating ready for installation of the manifold this week and new sotrage drain runs will be installed in the upcoming weeks.

Please contact us direct if you have any questions at nwl.customer@esh.uk.com.

Thank you 

Alice and Rachel

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Update by Rachel Rutter

Good afternoon all,

We wanted to take this opportunity to provide the last update of the year!

All traffic management and working areas across the 5 sites will be removed from Friday 20 December 2024 for the Christmas and New Year period and will return to work on Monday 6 January 2025. 

We wish all our customers a Merry Christmas and all the very best for 2025.  We would also like to thank you all for your patience and understanding whilst we have carried out our works.

If you have any concerns over the Christmas and New Year period, please contact us by emailing nwl.customer@esh.uk.com.

Merry Christmas to you all, stay safe and wrap up warm!

Thank you 

Rachel, Alice and Christine.

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Update by Alice Blackett

Good Afternoon All

Updates on our Storm Tank projects are as follows:

Moor Crescent/Barnard Avenue, Ludworth

The team are continuing works on Moor Crescent, due to weather conditions and temperature the concrete on Moor Crescent is being monitored in order to complete the next section of work. Barnard Avenue is progressing well and the team continue to temporary reinstate the area as the road closure is re-positioned.

Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland

The compound area is scheduled to be set up WC 20 January 2025 with work on Etherley Lane to begin the following week. Once the details are finalised I will provide a further update.

Pithouse Lane

All of the main civils works are now complete and the remaining minor works will be taking place after the christmas break.

Finchale View

Our site ompound is now fully complete and we are due to start drainage works week commencing 2 December.

Stanghow Road, Lingdale

You will see our team present next week, commencing 2nd December while we carry out some survey work. Surveys will be taking place in the Sandringham Road and Balmoral Road area where there will be 4 way traffic lights in place for a duration on 5 days.

We are also carrying out excavation works for an attenuation tank on Stanghow Road.

Please contact us direct if you have any questions at nwl.customer@esh.uk.com.

Thank you

Alice & Rachel

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Update by Alice Blackett

Finchale View - West Rainton

Good Morning

I would like to make all residents of Finchale View aware that there will be machinery delivered to site on Friday 22nd November.

Please can you ensure, where possible, vehicles are not parked on the roadside to give the machinery plenty of room to manuvour. 

Thank you all for your cooperation.

Please contact us direct if you have any questions at nwl.customer@esh.uk.com.

Thanks, Alice

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Update by Alice Blackett

Good Morning

We are back with another update on our 5 Storm Tank Overflow projects.

Moor Crescent/Barnard Avenue, Ludworth

The team have continued to work on the large diameter tank over the last few weeks, even though the weather hasn’t been on their side and have been faced with delays due to uncharted services. The team are aiming to have the tank complete by Friday 22 November with the surface water separation of the sewer completed 2 weeks after if not before. Barnard Avenue road closure remains in place, with the team progressing well with the work and moving the road closure up to the next section.

Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland

The team continue to work in the background until the urgent third-party work in the area is complete. Our aim is to make sure disturbance is kept to a minimum and will provide a further update when our work can begin.

Pithouse lane, Leamside

Installation of the new CSO is currently in progress. CSO installation works will be ongoing for the next few weeks.

Finchale View, West Rainton

We are currently installing the compound area on site. Over the next couple of weeks, we will be completing the compound and haul road installation and stripping the topsoil at the worksite ready for the drainage installation.

Stanghow Road, Lingdale

Excavation works for the new storm tank will be starting week commencing 18th November. This means there will be heavy load vehicles present and travelling along Stanghow Road. With this in mind, please can we ask drivers to drive carefully and take care to ensure everybody is kept safe. In addition to this, the speed limit will be reduced from 60mph to 40mph.

We are happy to discuss any aspect of this works, please contact us at nwl.customer@esh.uk.com or click 'Contact Project Team' on this page.

Thank you

Alice & Rachel

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