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.

Bishop Auckland - Etherley View

LOOKING AFTER THE ENVIRONMENT IS ONE OF OUR TOP PRIORITIES. WE ARE INVESTING £9.5M TO INCREASE CATCHMENT RESILIANCE AND MAINTAIN THE QUALITY OF WATERCOURSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE.

We have completed the investigation into options to reduce Storm Overflow spill frequency improving the performance of the sewer network and mitigating environmental risk. The preferred option comprises;

  • Redirection of surface water from Barrington Meadows into Etherley Dene.
  • 200m of new 225mm Surface water sewer within Etherley Lane.
  • Limited sewer network upsize / alteration Dene Hall Drive.

Creating this additional surface water sewer capacity will reduce the impact on our network from rainfall protecting the environment through the resulting reduction in Storm Overflow operation ensuring our sewer network continues to serve the community effectively.

We anticipate that our work will take up to 6 Months 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 for in advance for your cooperation while we complete this essential work.

  • Once underway regular updates will be posted, also on these pages are Frequently Asked Question’s (FAQ’s) relating to sewer installation projects of this nature. If you require any further information or advice please contact our Customer Centre on 0345 717 1100 or visit www.nwl.co.uk to request a call back from the project team. If English is not your first language, please call our customer team and we can arrange for an interpreter to join the call to assist.

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