Northumbrian Water is investing £1.3M to increase the capacity of the sewers in Middlesbrough, where it will be upgrading 165 metres of its network.
Work starts in January and will take five months to complete. The project will be carried out by the water company’s partner, Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB).
Tochukwu Okafor, Northumbrian Water’s Project Manager, explained the purpose of the investment:
“The main aim of this project is to reduce the risk of sewer flooding for customers in the Gresham Road area.
“We are increasing the capacity of our sewer network to better handle larger amounts of combined sewage and surface water, especially during heavy rain. This will help lower the chances of flooding. This investment shows our dedication to strengthening our infrastructure and protecting the homes and wellbeing of our customers in this community.
“This project will require extensive work within the heart of the community, and together with our partners, Mott MacDonald Bentley, we are committed to minimizing disruption to customers as much as possible.
“We greatly appreciate the customers who joined us at our event in October and remain available to speak with anyone in the community throughout the duration of the project. Our goal is to ensure open communication and provide the necessary support as we carry out this critical investment.”
