Work on £1.5million first time sewerage scheme well underway
Posted: Monday 15th January 2007
Work has started on an Anglian Water £1.5million scheme, which means that homes in the village of South Somercotes will be able to connect to a mains sewer for the first time.
The scheme follows news released in November that homes in Braceborough, Lincolnshire, would be able to say goodbye forever to septic tanks and cess pools thanks to a first time sewerage scheme.
Fifty properties in the village will be able to connect to the sewer, and by doing so it is hoped they will help to reduce pollution problems associated with watercourses that run through South Somercotes.
Sewage pollution affects the environment as well as the health and well-being of the public. Being able to connect to a mains sewer, therefore, give communities a new lease of life, bringing about benefits not just in the short term but for generations to come.
A major operation of this kind, work on which is expected to be complete at the end of March, has meant some traffic light control, but Anglian Water is keeping residents informed and working to ensure any disruption is kept to a minimum.
Anglian Water Media Manager Collette Nicholls said: “Owners of properties in South Somercotes are being invited to connect to the new sewer. We are delighted to say that we have received a very positive response from customers who want to connect. We would encourage all homeowners to take advantage of this great opportunity.”
Anglian Water is investing some £80million in the provision of wastewater drainage for rural communities helping to make the region an even better place to live and work.
Work has also started on two village schemes near Norwich, an investment by Anglian Water totalling more than £1.2million to enhance water quality.
The first scheme in High Oak, Hingham, will involve the replacement of the water main between the Water Treatment Works at the junction off High Oak Lane/High Oak Road, and the junction of Pye Lane/ Vicarage Road.
The second mains replacement scheme is at Tivetshall between Burston Water Tower and the junction off Rectory Road and Glebe Road. Both schemes will begin on January 15 and work is expected to last about three months.
The schemes form part of an investment programme totalling £86million, which is being spent by Anglian Water across the region to help it maintain and enhance water quality standards that are amongst the best in the world. T
he quality of water supplied by Anglian Water is high with 99.97 per cent of all tests complying with mandatory standards.
Balfour Beatty Utilities will replace the water main on behalf of Anglian Water. As sections of the existing water main are being replaced, it may be necessary to interrupt thewater supply to properties.
Media Manager Collette Nicholls said: “The object of the scheme is to enhance the quality of the water supply customers receive. There will be some disruption to supply, but we will endeavour to keep this to a minimum. Customers will receive notification in advance with details of the date and the times their supply will be affected.” Access by vehicle to some properties will also be restricted for short periods of time whilst the work is undertaken.
