Anglian Water has completed the first scheme in a £27 million investment programme for Peterborough over the next two years in work to improve the sewer network, install almost 100,000 upgraded water meters and reduce the risk of flooding through installing sustainable drainage solutions.
This was the first scheme in the water company’s multi-million-pound upgrade programme in Peterborough to help maintain the sewer network and prolong the life of the existing sewers and protect the local environment.
A £1.3 million scheme to refurbish 400 meters of the main sewer network in Thorpe Road, Peterborough has now been completed. The work involved proactively refurbishing the entire length of the sewer in the area to reduce the risk of burst pipes and protecting the environment at the time. Anglian used a relining technique to proactively refurbish whole lengths of sewers that become corroded from carrying sewage over time and reduce the change of leaks, thereby protecting the environment and local area. During the work the water company has also removed around 100 tonnes of unflushable debris, as well as large rocks, bricks and a number of crowbars.
Nicola Harvey from Anglian Water commented:
“We are amazed at how much debris and rubbish was found in the sewer all of which can cause huge problems if not cleared.
“Peterborough is one of the fastest growing cities in the UK. It is essential for us to ensure our network is running smoothly, which is why we are investing in the area to ensure our pipes are working as they should.
“Sewer rehabilitations such as the work undertaken on Thorpe Road will ensure the infrastructure can continue to run without the risk to the environment.
“Our engineers are using the latest technology and innovative solutions to help reduce any impact or disruption our work might have had on local residents.”
The £27 million investment programme will see the water company making improvements across parts of the city and suburbs at different times over the next two years .
Additional work on the water recycling network will take place in Marlborough and Yaxley next year, and also at Peterborough’s main Water Recyling Centre at Flag Fen which is receiving a £16million upgrade so it can support the growing city for years to come.
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