Enfield Council has granted Thames Water planning permission for its £250 million overhaul of the 1950’s-built Deephams sewage works.
The upgrade is designed to improve efficiency at the works which currently treats waste from around a million homes and businesses, increase capacity to accommodate a growing population and reduce odour from the smelliest parts by 99%. Local waterways will benefit from a significant reduction in discharges of storm water to the River Lee and Salmons Brook.
Thames Water Head of wastewater treatment Nigel Watts said:
“We’re grateful to everyone who submitted their feedback on our plans during the two consultation periods last year and are delighted so many people have been supportive of what we’re proposing.
“Getting the go-ahead to make such significant improvements at Deephams is a real boost, and something which will benefit the surrounding area by reducing odour, making it fit for the future and creating jobs, many for local people. Preparation work is already underway and we can’t wait to get started.”
One of the biggest challenges faced by Thames Water will be upgrading the 35 hectare site while keeping it fully operational.
The upgrade, which will include the construction of new storm tanks and odour control units, is due to be completed in autumn 2018. Work will be carried out by contractors Aecom, Murphy and Kier.
Recruitment for the project is starting immediately - the majority of the new posts will be in construction with administration roles on offer as the three-year project progresses.
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