Tyneside Water Network Improvements

Good Morning All,

I'm Dave Eden the site manager for this newest batch of Tyneside Water Network Improvements.

As you may have seen we are now set up in Windmill Hills to carry out the improvements on the major water mains running through the park. We have taken over the central cobbled area for our cabins, so apologies if that is a favourite spot of yours, and we have fenced of the work area in the south west corner of the park including closing access through that gate. Please be aware that the rest of the park remains open and we have maintained access through all other gates and footpaths, even where they pass between our compound and work area, so there is nothing to prevent you continuing to use this open space.

We have noticed a sizable rodent problem in the park which, as some of you have mentioned, is causing issues to nearby residents as well. To deal with this we have started a pest control programme for the site and this will hopefully have the added benefit to the neighbourhood of reducing rat numbers in the surrounding areas, including private gardens. All control measures are inside our fencing so will not cause any hazard to pets.

Works have begun on site to excavate for a new cross connection between the two mains which will allow us to turn each main off in turn to carry out our works whilst also maintaining a top quality water supply. This excavation is almost entirely through rock so please bare with us regarding any disruption and slow progress. Once this is complete we will move onto installing rock anchors which will tie our new works in place ensuring the water mains are fully secure.

I've attached a few photos, so feel free to peruse them.

Thanks 

Dave Eden