Date: 20 May 2025
Additional excavation required - Unfortunately, we've found that further excavation work is needed to ensure resilience for this part of the network for the future.
Progress so far - The new 90mm main has been successfully laid and pressure tested. However, during testing of the new 560mm main, we identified one of the fittings requires adjustment and retesting of the pipe.
Next Steps - It is a critical part of our processes to test the new pipework at high pressure to ensure its integrity before it is put into service. We are now making the required adjustment and the retesting of the main will then take place as soon as possible. The main will also be disinfected before it is connected to the network.
Timeline update - We now expect the 560mm main to be connected and in service during the week commencing 2 June. We had always planned to complete the project by the end of May however the work required will now delay completion to mid-June.
Extended working hours – To be able to complete the project as soon as possible, we’ve extended our working hours to 7am to 7pm, Monday to Sunday, starting from 19 May.
Road access - We aim to reopen the road on 15 June. After this date, some work will continue on-site, but it will not impact local road users or residents.
We continue to appreciate your patience and understanding, and we apologise for the delay to the completion of the project.
