Southern Water is getting ready to start work on a multi-million pound project to upgrade Ashford Wastewater Treatment Works.
A new tank at the WwTW will increase its capacity for stormwater by 1.8 million litres, meaning the site will be able to handle 7.5 million litres during wet weather before it is fully treated and released back to the environment.
This will help with the challenge of more frequent, heavier rainfall events due to climate change.
The works will start in late March with the aim of being completed by early 2025.
In November 2023, a £4.3 million programme of works to tackle unpleasant smells in the vicinity of Ashford Wastewater Treatment works were successfully completed. This new storm tank will not cause any new odours around the site.
Southern Water’s Project Manager, Ryan Lawrence, said:
“We’re focusing on reducing the number of storm overflow releases and investing in infrastructure improvements is an important part of this process. This new storm tank is one of many ways we’re seeking to improve our environmental performance and make a positive difference across our region.”
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