A multi-million pound scheme to clean up two of east Lancashire's main rivers is getting underway.
United Utilities has started construction work on two Blackburn streets to help improve the water quality of the Blakewater and Darwen rivers. Work on the scheme will last for up to six months.
The mammoth five-year engineering programme, costing up to £35 million, will also benefit wildlife, anglers and walkers in the area. New screens will be installed at fourteen locations on the existing sewer network improving the local watercourses.
Workmen for United Utilities have started work on constructing two new combined sewer overflow chambers which will house the first of the new screens.
Carly Ratcliffe, project manager for the Blackburn scheme said:
"These improvements will help clean-up both rivers and transform the quality of water that enters the rivers from the local sewers. By increasing oxygen levels in the water we will help to improve habitats for aquatic wildlife for all to enjoy."
Jackie Swire, Environment Manager for South Lancashire at the Environment Agency, commented:
"The Environment Agency welcome the work being undertaken by United Utilities to improve the water quality of the Darwen and Blakewater. We have worked closely with United Utilities to encourage them to look at ways in which they can help make improvements to the sewage network. This will help to create a better water environment in line with European standards."
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