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WATER NETWORK IMPROVEMENT

Tyneside Water Network Improvements

Northumbrian Water are embarking upon an investment of over £6m in our strategic trunk mains water network in Northumberland, North Tyneside, Newcastle and Gateshead. This project is known as Pipeline Management.

Update by Mark Robinson

Morning everyone,

I visited our two live sites yesterday morning to have a look at our progress and speak with the site teams. Here is a little update and a few photos of each:

Merlin Way - following the enabling works and setting up our site, we have now complete the excavation for the main chamber and removed a section of the existing 600mm dia. water main. The concrete blinding has been installed and we are preparing to commence steel reinforcement for the base tomorrow. The work area is very restricted and this means it takes a little more time to carry out the works safely. However, it also reduces our impact on local traffic by keeping the adjacent carriageway open at all times. Always a plus!!

Whitley Rd - I'm pleased to say we are currently 'tidying' the work area and putting in the finishing touches with a bit of extra care and attention to detail following completion of the bulk of the construction works.The kerbs have been reinstated, topsoil placed and verge put back to normal and finally, tarmac installed for the base course of the footpath. Our team were completing the ducts and kiosk plinth this afternoon.

Overall, works are progressing nicely and it's great to see the new assets being installed and the project coming together. We are currently on target and working as efficiently as we can to reduce the impact we have on road users, pedestrians and customers. Fingers crossed, we'll have 3 of the new valves and chambers installed for Christmas!

Mark

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