Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has started work this week on two flood alleviation schemes worth a combined total of around £ 3 million.
Welsh Water is investing around £1m in Heswall and £2 million in Gwersyllt - both projects are being delivered by the utility’s contract partners Costain Limited.
Both schemes include the construction of a new underground tank to store water during periods of heavy rain, a connecting pipeline, installation of a new sewer.and new manholes.
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