We are investing over £4.9 million to improve Hexham Sewage Treatment Works. This investment is being undertaken to address asset condition and performance concerns meeting the demands of the upstream drainage catchment. Undertaking this refurbishment work will improve the sites compliance resilience, reducing the likelihood of future pollution incidents, minimising operator intervention improving site Health & Safety. Our sewage treatment works aids NWL in improving the quality of rivers and coastal waters for the benefit of people, the environment and wildlife.
WE ARE INVESTING APPROXIMATELY £5 MILLION TO IMPROVE THE RESILANCE OF THE TREATMENT WORKS. THIS WILL ENSURE WE CAN DELIVER SEWERAGE SERVICES THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
As part of the refurbishment upgrade, we will be constructing a new screened inlet works, reconstruction of biological filters and refurbishment of the secondary treatment distribution chamber.
The sewerage treatment works is located on the periphery of Hexham in Bridge End Industrial Estate on the north bank of the River Tyne. The planned construction work will take place within the existing site boundary and disruption will be minimal with a marginal increase in construction traffic through the Industrial Estates to access the site.
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