Sewer network upgrade to support new housing

Work is set to begin to upgrade the wastewater infrastructure around Pannal near Harrogate, to increase capacity and support housing developments in the area.

Yorkshire Water said the £15m scheme would see 3.1 miles (5km) of new sewer pipework installed, as well as two new wastewater pumping stations.

The sewer would lead from Harlow Hill wastewater pumping station at the entrance to Harlow Carr, to Harrogate South wastewater treatment works, "and reduce pressure on the existing network", the firm said.

Contract partners Mott MacDonald Bentley will carry out the work, which is expected to take about 15 months to complete.

Two new storage tanks will also build 2000m3 additional capacity into the existing network, holding up to 2m litres of excess wastewater and rainwater.

Pamela Ajayi, project manager at Yorkshire Water, said it was an "incredibly important scheme" for the area to ensure "the resilience of the network".

"We'll be working quickly, and doing everything we can to keep residents informed, and disruption to a minimum," she said.

"We thank everyone in advance for their patience and understanding."

Local landowners and stakeholders were contacted about the project, the firm said, with opportunities for residents to access regular updates on its progress.

The work in Pannal forms part of Yorkshire Water's £8.3bn improvement programme, designed to support planned growth and improve the health of local rivers and watercourses.

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