Building a stronger, greener and healthier Blackburn
Helping to improve water quality in the River Blakewater
We’re working in land off Philips Road and Percliff Way to construct a new underground storm water storage tank. A tank was constructed nearby in 2012, this additional tank will provide extra capacity on the sewer network and help to temporarily hold water and reduce the frequency of storm overflows operating during periods of heavy rainfall.
What will the work involve?
The new underground storm water storage tank will be 30 metres deep and 30 metres wide and capable of holding 12.5 million litres of water. Both tanks will be connected by an underground tunnel and, once all construction activity is completed in 2027, both tanks will store 15 million litres of storm water – the equivalent of six Olympic sized swimming pools.
Helping to support others who care for our rivers
Our Community Fund is open for applications and could support your community project or grassroots organisation with up to £2500 worth of equipment. Visit our web page to find out more.
Get in touch about the project
If you have any queries, please get in touch. You can either call us on 0345 672 3723 quoting project number 80065882 or if you prefer you can contact us via our social media channels. We’ll be happy to help!