Customers in Hyndburn, Rossendale and Bury can now view the final plans for a new section of the Haweswater Aqueduct that United Utilities will be laying in their area.
The water company is refurbishing the giant Haweswater Aqueduct which has been bringing drinking water from Haweswater reservoir in Cumbria, through Lancashire and into Greater Manchester since 1955.
The mammoth programme of works proposes replacing six sections of the 110km pipeline through Cumbria, Lancashire and Greater Manchester.
In November United Utilities completed the first major milestone of the £1 billion Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme – on time, in a storm and despite COVID.
After its innovative virtual public exhibition, launched due to Covid restrictions, United Utilities is now publishing online its final plans for the southern section of the pipeline which will run from Huncoat in Hynburn through Rossendale and into Bury.
Over 12,000 people took part in last years’ face to face public exhibitions or visited the virtual site.
The final proposals for this section of the pipeline can be viewed at www.harpconsultation.co.uk and will be submitted as planning applications to Hyndburn Borough Council, Rossendale Borough Council and Bury Council in May 2021.
The online plans follow the same format as the virtual exhibition site and show details of each working area. They also include an interactive map and a ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ document.
Stakeholder manager, Jemma Parkinson, commented:
“We have been busy consulting with communities, customers, businesses and stakeholders to help develop this programme.
“Thousands of people have had their say, helping us to deliver one of the biggest consultation exercises we have ever undertaken.
“Their input has assisted in the creation of the final programme of works which will secure vital water services for generations to come,” she added.
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