Southern Water starts final stage of £10m Hampshire sewer strengthening project
We are now entering the final stage of our multi-million pound project to strengthen the sewer network in the Ashurst Bridge area near Totton
Improving our sewer network at Ashurst Bridge
This latest phase includes a further £2m of investment to line a further 430 metres of pipe to improve resilience and reduce the risk of bursts – this will mean would have lined more than 1000m of pipe.
Work will begin today (Tuesday April 7) and will take place on Ashurst Bridge Road and Bull Copse Road. We expect this project to last up to three weeks. During this period, customers will see an increase in tankers with around 30 to 40 being used as we manage flows safely while the sewer is taken offline.
The news comes as Southern Water completed the first phase of the project last year, where more than 500m of sewer was lined.
George Taylor, Director of Wastewater Networks at Southern Water, added:
“This final phase represents a significant milestone in delivering a more robust and reliable sewer network for this Hampshire community.
"The additional investment and lining work will provide long-term protection against bursts and ensure the system is fit for the future. We know the presence of tankers can be inconvenient, and we appreciate customers’ understanding as we complete this vital work.”