WELSH Water has completed two investment schemes worth £1.2m in Chester to alleviate flooding and deliver environmental benefits to the surrounding area.
The first scheme focused on increasing capacity of the local wastewater network in The Groves area to enable it to deal with larger volumes of stormwater during periods of heavy rainfall.Š
Some properties in the area have previously experienced internal and external flooding during such conditions but the work carried out will help alleviate the risk of this happening in future.
A second scheme was carried out in Dee Lane and will provide a boost to the environment by improving water quality in the River Dee.Š
The scheme will reduce the number of times unscreened storm water is released into the river during heavy rain which will benefit its aquatic life.
Due to the complex nature of this scheme, it was necessary for a series of traffic management measures to be in place for work to be carried out safely.
This was planned in coordination with other utility works in the Chester area to minimise disruption on residents, commuters and visitors.
Clara Hughes, Welsh Water communications representative, said: “We would like to thank local residents for bearing with us while this essential work was carried out and in particular thank the owners of the Boathouse Inn, Grosvenor Rowing Club, Royal Rowing Club, King’s School, Riverside Cafe and Blue Moon cafe for their co-operation while the work was ongoing.”
Welsh Water is investing £1.2 billion in its water and sewerage network between 2010 and 2015.
