Further roadworks needed for Cheshire water scheme

01 February 2010

Ongoing work to improve Cheshire's water supply will soon lead to further roadworks in Sandbach.

Cheshire-based water company United Utilities will be digging two holes - one on Marsh Green Road and the other at the junction of Eva Street and Marsh Green Road - from Monday, February 8 to continue with work to lay a new 19.5km pipeline which will run across the heart of the Cheshire countryside.

Ian Grzelak, United Utilities' Project Manager, said: "Our new pipeline will tackle issues we've had in recent years with low water pressure, which has affected customers in Sandbach, Northwich, Winsford and Middlewich.

"This problem has arisen due to the significant growth in population across this area since the existing water pipes were commissioned - and it is expected to grow in the future.

"Extensive housing development has also put pressure on the water network and at peak times when customers use a lot of water at the same time their water pressure can dip temporarily.

"Our work will ensure hundreds of customers across Cheshire will have a modern and reliable network befitting of its growing population."

In order for the hole on Marsh Green Road to be dug safely a road closure will need to be put in place.

This work is expected to take between four and six weeks to complete.

The second hole at the junction of Eva Street and Marsh Green Road is expected to take up to six weeks to complete and will result in vehicle access to Eva Street being restricted during working hours (between 7.30am and 6pm).

Pedestrian access however will be maintained at all times on both streets.

"We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience this work may cause," said Ian.

"We would like to assure residents that we will do our utmost to complete our work and reopen Marsh Green Road as quickly as possible.

"We will do everything we can to ensure that disruption is kept to a minimum."

The scheme, which is expected to be completed by autumn next year, is part of United Utilities' £2.9 billion water quality and environmental improvement programme for 2005-2010.

For the latest updates on the progress of this work please visit unitedutilities.com/sandbach

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