United Utilities has completed a sewer improvement project on the edge of Manchester's Green Quarter and NOMA district that will help improve water quality in the River Irk.
The North West's water company has invested £1.3 million to disconnect surface water drainage from the existing combined sewer system at Aspin Lane.
The scheme has removed enough surface water from the combined network to prevent the storm overflow from operating and has now been sealed off.
The project began in June and was scheduled to take 19 weeks. However, contractors have been able to complete the work ahead of schedule.
Emma Oakes, Wastewater Business Lead for Greater Manchester, said:
“We're delighted to have completed this important project ahead of schedule, delivering benefits for both our customers and the local environment sooner than planned.
"By disconnecting surface water from the combined sewer network, we've prevented this storm overflow from operating during wet weather, which will help to improve water quality in the River Irk.
"I'd like to thank local residents, businesses and road users for their patience and understanding while we carried out these essential works. This project is another example of our commitment to improving rivers across Greater Manchester and creating a more resilient wastewater network for future generations."
The scheme forms part of United Utilities' wider programme to improve rivers and waterways across the North West. It comes as the company continues to deliver the largest investment in water and wastewater infrastructure for a century. United Utilities is investing more than £13 billion to protect and enhance more than 500km of rivers, lakes and bathing waters, while safeguarding drinking water supplies for millions of customers across the region.
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