Building a stronger wastewater network in Rossall
We're constructing a new pipeline to take treated water from our Fleetwood Wastewater Treatment Works which will strengthen and improve resilience to the wastewater network in Rossall.
The pipeline will replace the existing treated water outfall and our construction partner is now working at all of the shaft locations.
We do understand that this type of activity can be disruptive for the community and road users, our teams will do all they can to minimise this. Thank you for your understanding as we carry out this important upgrade to the wastewater network in Rossall.
Update 13 July 2026
Work is well underway, with the first of the two specialist tunnelling machines now operational. We're on track for the main construction activity to be completed at the end of October/early November 2026 and reinstatement activity will then follow, which will extend through to spring 2027.
We'll continue to provide updates for the local community but if you have any queries, our project team are available three days a week at our project information cabin on West Way.
We're using specialist tunnel boring machines (TBM's) to construct the new pipeline which are designed to operate continuously to prevent engineering challenges. We recognise that 24-hour working may cause some disruption and have been working with our construction partner to alter the sequencing of our programme with continuous monitoring and additional measures in place to reduce disturbance as much as possible.
Shaft 1 (Amounderness Way) and Shaft 2 (Broadwater Wood): Work to build the tunnel shafts is progressing well at each location and is expected to be finished by the end of August, ready for the tunnelling activity to begin.
Shafts 3 and 4 (Cardinal Allen field): Both tunnel shafts have been constructed and the tunnel machine is expected to begin operations from mid-July.
Shafts 5 and 7 (West Way): Both tunnel shafts are now constructed and tunnelling activity has started, with the machine expected to arrive at the receiving tunnel shaft at the start of August.
We're also carrying out ground investigation activity around Fairway in preparation for the later pipe connection phase of work.
We're here to help and support the local community as we're carrying out the upgrade
The project is complex with an evolving programme and we're here to help if you are concerned about the impact of the work. Please don't hesitate to get in touch to discuss with our team, so we're aware of individual circumstances.
Our customer project information cabin continues to be open every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 10am and 2pm. It's located near our working area on West Way where our team will be available to answer questions and provide progress updates about our investment to build a stronger wastewater network in Rossall.
Our next community drop-in session is due to take place on Wednesday 19 August between 10am and 7pm at Fleetwood Rugby Club, Melbourne Avenue.
A spring clean at Broadwater Wood
One of our working areas for the specialist tunnelling to facilitate construction of the new pipeline is in Broadwater Wood. We do understand that a large area of shrubs and trees have been cleared, this was essential to create a safe working area and every effort was made to keep this to a minimum. As with all our upgrade projects, we include reinstatement and landscaping as part of our overall plans and are working closely with Wyre Borough Council. 
Members of our project team took part in a litter pick within the woods as part of the Great British Spring Clean with glass, plastic or metal items sorted and recycled.
We really appreciate the continued patience and understanding from the local community
Our team will be happy to answer your queries and provide updates at our project information cabin or community drop-in sessions.
We'll continue to provide further updates to local residents as our plans progress and on this project page. You can also reach us by calling 0345 672 3723 quoting project number 80068903 or sending us a message on our Facebook, X or Instagram social media channels.