Earlier this year we started our work to upgrade the local wastewater network, which will reduce the number of times the Sheepfoot Lane CSO operates and improve water quality in the River Irk.

This has involved the installation of an underground pipeline along Sheepfoot Lane and through land to the east of Boundary Park Football Stadium, with a connection into the culverted section of the Plumpton Clough watercourse which runs under Oldham Athletic Football Club main car park.

Over the coming months you may still see some of our team in the area as we finish off testing and setting up the new system as it becomes part of your local wastewater network.

Thank you for your patience whilst we have been putting this major infrastructure upgrade in place close to where you live and work. We really do appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback - it won’t take long and will help our teams to understand how we can make improvements when we’re completing maintenance or projects in communities.