Severn Trent is investing £17 million in two separate upgrade projects in in Crowle in Lincolnshire to tackle sewer flooding and improve the quality of local watercourses.

Work is already underway on a £10 million flood alleviation scheme in the Lindum Grove area of Crowle to reduce the risk of sewer flooding in the area.

The project will see capacity increased across the local wastewater network, including upsizing of pipework and boosting the size of pumping stations.

Work is also due to start on next week on a £7 million project which will see a significant increase to capacity at the Crowle Sewage Treatment Works, ensuring the site is able to process greater volumes of wastewater.

Rebecca Ball, Community Communications Officer at Severn Trent, said:

“We completely understand that any form of flooding can be really distressing, which is why this kind of investment is so important to provide the community with additional peace of mind that our network is ready to meet the demands of a growing population and additional pressures from climate change.”

Severn Trent is working together with North Lincolnshire Council and the Water Management Consortium to install pipework collaboratively and reduce the number of roadworks that might cause disruption to residents.

The water company is currently undertaking some preliminary works which are expected to take the rest of the year ahead of the start of the main construction phase in the New Year.