Thames Water is starting work this month on a major upgrade to its London water network with a mains replacement scheme costing over £10 million in Crouch End, Haringey.

The company will replace more than 8km of ageing pipes to reduce leakage and the likelihood of supply interruptions in the future. The two-year project with Haringey Council will improve an area that has previously been susceptible to several burst pipes and leaks over the last few years.

Senior Project Manager at Thames Water, Tom Hutchinson said:

“We have a long-term commitment to improving infrastructure resilience and we’ve been targeting the areas that need upgrading the most, first. It's vital that people have confidence in their water supply and this investment will make a big difference to the area.”

Thames Water and Haringey Council have worked closely together to minimise the disruption that the work will cause, and resident and business access will be maintained throughout the work.

Work will be carried out on 29 different streets in total, starting with The Broadway, Crouch Hill, Ridge Road and Oakington Way in February.

Cllr Seema Chandwani, Haringey Council’s Cabinet Member for Resident Services and Tackling Inequality, said:

“Water is a fundamental necessity, and this major investment from Thames Water is crucial to strengthening Haringey’s infrastructure and securing a reliable supply for generations. This two-year programme will significantly improve areas across the borough and deliver the standard of service our residents rightly deserve.

“We’ve worked closely with Thames Water to ensure that as little disruption as possible occurs during the work.”

The work will be carried out by Clancy, who are delighted to support Thames Water’s network upgrade.