Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is nearing completion of a £10 million scheme to upgrade the water network in the Rhymney Valley.
To date, the company has installed approximately 11km of brand-new pipework in Rhymney and Bargoed and plan to complete the investment work to replace a further 2km in the Deri area.
The new pipes will ensure that customers receive a safe, reliable supply of clean drinking water for decades to come.
The not-for-profit company continues to work closely with Envolve Infrastructure and the local authority to plan and deliver the work whilst minimising disruption to the community where possible.
This has included the use of innovative techniques such as ‘sliplining’ which involves pushing the pipe through the existing pipe, avoiding the need to dig up large trenches within the highway. This technique is also much quicker compared to more traditional methods.
Chris Moore, Project Manager for Welsh Water, said:
“As a company, we’re investing £1.8 billion in our water and wastewater network to make sure we can deliver the best service possible for our customers. As part of this, we are currently investing £10 million to upgrade the water network within the Rhymney Valley. This will not only help improve the quality of our drinking water for customers in the area, but also help ensure they receive a supply of clean and fresh drinking water for many years to come.”
To showcase Welsh Water’s investment projects and the new innovative technology used, the company has released a ‘Zonal Studies Film’ that features the progress made in Rhymney - click here to watch online
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