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.

Update by Rachel Rutter

Etherley Lane Environmental Improvement Project

Morning all, 

This week i have had the pleassure to speak to many of the residents in the area to discuss the upcoming environmental improvement project in the Etherley Lane vicinity.

This work will help protect the environment and ensure that our sewer network continues to serve the community effectively.

I can confirm that the improvement work is planned to commence on Monday 14th October 2024.

Esh/Stantec will undertake this construction work which will comprise:

  • Surface water separation within Barrington Meadows.
  • 200m of new 225mm surface water sewer within Etherley Lane.

The creation of additional surface water sewer and combined sewer capacity will reduce the impact of rainfall on the sewer network protecting the environment through the resulting reduction in Storm Overflow operation.

The schematic which shows the proposal and working areas has been uploaded. We anticipate that our work will take up to 5 Months and a phased approach will be adopted with completion anticipated in April 2025 however, as with all civil engineering construction projects, unexpected delays can sometimes occur. I would like to thank you in advance for your cooperation while we complete this essential work.

Thank you 

Rachel

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