Getting great water to your tap
Laying new pipes
We're constructing new pipelines to distribute the treated water into the wider network. The new pipes will be built across predominantly agricultural land and link from the treatment works at Williamsgate, through to our existing service reservoirs at Quarry Hill, Summergrove and Kelton Fell.
The section of pipeline from the new treatment works site through to Quarry Hill Service Reservoir has been installed and the land is being put back to normal. The team are now laying the southern section of pipeline through to our existing service reservoirs at Summergrove and Kelton Fell. The section under the River Derwent will require the use of the specialist tunnel machinery that has recently completed the tunnel under the River Greta.
How this may affect you
Although most of the pipe will be located in fields, there are some points where we need to cross roads. This will require some temporary road closures to be put in place to complete the crossings. We do understand road closures are inconvenient, but don't worry as we will ensure diversions are clearly signed. Further details of any roadworks can be found on our traffic information page (opens in a new window)Thank you for bearing with us.
New underground service reservoirs
We're constructing two new service reservoirs to store the treated water and link into the new distribution pipe network - one at High Leys and another at Moota Hill.
Construction work has now started and there will be additional vehicle movements to and from site while we move machinery, equipment and materials. Once completed in autumn 2020, the service reservoirs will be substantial underground structures that will blend into the existing landscape.
Refurbishing pipes on our existing water network
We're also refurbishing some of the existing pipes on our water network between Stainburn Service Reservoir and Cornhow Service Reservoir. This work will be completed in two stages and involves inserting smaller diameter pipes inside the existing buried pipe, creating a secure new lining - a technique known as sliplining.
Although this method is generally less disruptive, some of our existing pipes are located in the road, so there may be some temporary traffic management required while we carry out our work.
Stage one started in June 2017 to refurbish the pipes between Stainburn and Broughton Cross, with completion expected in autumn 2018. Our project leaflet illustrates where we'll be working and how you may be affected (PDF 351KB opens in new window).
We'll also be carrying out an initial element from stage two of our project to refurbish the pipes between Broughton Cross and Cornhow.