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 Alice Blackett

Good afternoon

As three out of the 5 sites have now begun, we would like to take a moment to update you of the team's progress.

Pithouse Lane, Leamside 

All access works are now complete including haul road, compound and protection slab.

Traffic management is currently in place using 2-way traffic lights on Pithouse Lane whilst we complete Highways Drainage Works. Traffic management will be in place until Friday 1st November 2024.

Moor Crescent, Ludworth

The team have been working against the weather these last couple of weeks in order to progress with work. They have now completed work on two manholes and have lay the pipe work in between. Over the coming weeks the team will be working on the storm drainage and making sure that it is installed. 

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

Thank you 

Alice and Rachel

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