The construction phase of this project is now complete.

There may still be updates, so the project will remain here. We are still monitoring the project and will reply to any comments. So if you have any questions please feel free to comment or contact us here.

GENERAL PROJECT

Washington Sewage Treatment Works Refurbishment

As part of a £14 million investment, we will be carrying out work to improve the performance and reliability of Washington Sewage Treatment Works. This work will ensure it continues to provide the highest standards of service for the local community.

Update by Sarah Jayne Parvin

Good afternoon, the team and I would like to thank everyone who came along last Wednesday to our event. We thought we would share some of the questions we got asked and our responses.

What are the working times during the construction phase?

  • The working hours are 7.30am till 6pm

Will the odour get worse?

  • No

How much noise can we expect during construction?

  • There will be noise associated with the construction works. This can include usual construction noises. This will only occur during working hours and Monday – Friday.

Does Northumbrian Water own the whole site?

  • Yes, Northumbrian Water do.

Will you provide regular updates to the residents?

  • Yes, we will provide regular updates on the Community portal, and also issue letters with any key messages. We will also utilise the Teal Farm resident’s association page on Facebook

Will there be any traffic lights put up, near the entrance to the treatment works?

  • No, there are no plans to use any additional traffic management outside of the treatment works.

How many additional staff do you expect during the construction phase?

  • During peak construction times there could be approximately 40 team members and quieter periods may be around 25.

If you have any other questions that are not listed, please don’t hesitate to contact us or leave your question below.

Thanks

Sarah

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