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South Stanley and Craghead Environmental Improvements

We’re investing in work across the area to protect the environment by reducing flood risk and spills from storm overflows. This will be delivered across three projects.

The Northumbria Integrated Drainage Partnership (NIDP) – represented in the area by Northumbrian Water, the Environment Agency and Durham County Council - has undertaken study work to investigate the risk of flooding in areas of South Stanley and Craghead.

Following this work we have successfully bid for funding to undertake construction work in and around the Park Road area of South Moor, to separate the surface water network from what are currently combined sewers, which take sewage from homes and businesses as well as rainwater.

Further work is planned in and around the Avon Road area of South Stanley, while Northumbrian Water is also investing in additional work to reduce spills from storm overflows and protect the environment.

Start Date: September 2022

Construction Start: September 2025

Estimated End Date: May 2027

Partners: Northumbrian Water, Environment Agency, Durham County Council, Esh-Stantec, Aqua Consultants

Investment Value: £21.5 million

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14 March 2025 - No end date

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Community Hub Admin Team 1 week ago Hi everyone, As part of the Northumbria Integrated Drainage Partnership (NIDP), Northumbrian Water, Durham County Council and the Environment Agency are working with communities to proactively reduce the risk of flooding to homes and businesses and protect the environment.As part of this commitment, we are working with our supply partner, Esh-Stantec, to undertake work to improve the performance of the sewer network in South Stanley. Phase one of the works is well underway in the Park road area, whilst phase two of the scheme will begin on 7 April 2026, investing a further £3.8 million into improving the sewer network. This essential work will ensure that the sewer network continues to serve the community effectively and reducing the risk of flooding in your area.The work will take around 13 months to complete and will involve the construction of new sewers to transfer surface water, from roof and road areas to the Stanley Burn. The work will take place in the streets around Avon Road, Wansbeck Avenue, Tees Crescent, Tweed Terrace, Kier Hardie Avenue, Marx Crescent and Lenin Terrace. To enable us to undertake the work safely, we will need to temporarily close some roads in the areas where we are working and during these times, parking will be restricted. We will notify you in advance of any road closures that are required and we will maintain pedestrian access to your property at all times. We also need to remove two trees in the grassed area north of Lenin Terrace and one tree along Avon Road, and we will be replacing these with new trees after our work has been completed.In addition to this work, we will also be undertaking site investigations to help with the development of solutions for further improvements to the sewer network, across the South Stanley and Craghead area.We will be setting up a site compound and materials storage area in a grassed area adjacent to Holly Hill Gardens, and this will be reinstated on completion. A plan is enclosed showing where the work will take place. Please be assured that we are working closely with Durham County Council to minimise our impact on the local community. Typical working hours will be Monday to Friday, between 8.00am and 6.00pm.If you would like to speak to a member of our Project Team, you can telephone our customer contact centre on 0345 717 1100, via X @nwater_care or contact us via our community hub. Whichever way is best, we’d really like to hear from you. Thank you,The Project Team

Community Hub Admin Team 1 month ago Hi all,A quick update on our works around South Moor as follows:We would firstly like to thank residents and all road users for their patience and understanding whilst we carried out essential works on Park Road, which required a road closure. The work went well and was completed before expected.We are currently working along Rydal Avenue upsizing the combined network. A rolling road closure will be in place over the next couple of months, which may require residents to take alternative routes.Phase 1 is imminently complete on Keswick Road and Windermere Terrace for the new combined Sewer. Phase 2 will follow later in the year.The surface water installation is due to commence over the next couple of weeks on the grassed area in between Greenlands and Grasmere Terrace.Should you have any questions please comment on this page or contacts us at NWL.Customer@esh.uk.com.Thank youAlice BlackettCustomer AdvisorEsh Stantec

Community Hub Admin Team 3 months ago Hi everyone and Happy New Year to you all.Please see below an update on our works in South Moor:We are currently working on Hustledown road at the bus stop to upsize the existing sewer and tie out newly installed sewer into the network. Traffic lights will be in place until 30th January 2026.We continue the installation of the combined sewer on Keswick Street working towards the top of Windermere Terrace.The works on Pine Street heading towards John Street continue as we install connections for the surface water separation.We will be carrying out some excavation works within the grassed area, south of Rydal Avenue to locate and terminate redundant electric cables. Should you have any questions please comment on this page or contact us at NWL.Customer@esh.uk.com.Thank youAlice BlackettCustomer AdvisorEsh Stantec

Community Hub Admin Team 4 months ago Hi everyone,Crews continue to install new 375mm combined sewer and new manhole on the grass verge on Hustledown Road.Works on Pine Street are progressing, and reinstatements have been carried out to accommodate the South Stanley light switch on taking place on Saturday 6th December 2025. We will then install a new manhole and reinstate before the Christmas break. The combined sewer installation has progressed up Kewsick Road with work currently at the intersection of School Lane. All road closures will be lifted over the Christmas period and will be put back in place when we return in January. We will recommence in the following areas: Keswick street up from school lane junction We will open the old school yard as a compound. Pine street leading to john street Hustledown road works will commence in the bus stop opposite the site compound entrance. We want to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Should you have any questions please comment on this page or contacts us at NWL.Customer@esh.uk.com. Thank you Alice Blackett Customer Advisor Esh Stantec

Go Vocal Admin5 months ago Hi everyone,We continue to install pipework on the grass verge on Hustledown Road. We are temporarily tarmacking the footpaths as we go, so that we can reopen for residents.We are progressing on Pine Street installing the surface water drainage and are extending the road closure further up pine street to the junction towards John Street.We are still progressing on the Foul Water drainage on Keswick Road. The Tarmac is being reinstated on Rydal Avenue so that we can get that section reopened.Should you have any questions please comment on this page or contacts us at NWL.Customer@esh.uk.com.Alice BlackettCustomer AdvisorEsh Stantec

Go Vocal Admin6 months ago Hello all,Please see below a progress update on our works in South Moor as follows;Work is currently progressing in the verge adjacent to Hustledown road as we install 225m of new combined sewer and install new manholes and upgrade existing manholes. Work is ongoing on Park Road leading to Pine Street and John Street as we install 85m of new surface water sewers and install new manholes and upgrade existing manholes.We recently wrote to residents to advise work is due to commence on Monday 27th October on Rydal Avenue, up to Windermere Terrace to install 150m of new combined sewers and install new manholes and upgrade existing manholes. Work has now been moved to the following week where a road closure will be in place from Monday 3rd November on the junction of Rydal Avenue and Keswick Road. The closure will move throughout works as we make our way up to Windemere Terrace.We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused and ask for your patience and understanding while we complete these works.should you have any questions please comment on this page or contacts us at NWL.Customer@esh.uk.com.

Go Vocal Admin7 months ago Hi everyone,As you will know, we have been carrying out Surveys in various areas of South Stanley over the past few weeks, as well as setting up our compound area on Hustledown Road.Please see below upcoming works and traffic management:Monday 29th September 2025 we will be carrying out further surveys on School Lane for approximately 3 days. In order for these works to take place, a road closure will be in place to the rear of Fern Avenue. We expect works to be complete within 3 working days.Wednesday 1st October 2025 – 2 way traffic lights on Hustledown Road for 3 days.Wednesday 1st October 2025 – 2 way traffic lights on Park Road and a Road Closure on Pine Street whilst we make a start on installing the new pipework. We expect works to be completed within 6 weeks.We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused and ask for your patience and understanding while we complete these works.Should you have any questions please comment on this page or contacts us at NWL.Customer@esh.uk.com.Alice BlackettCustomer AdvisorEsh Stantec

Go Vocal Admin8 months ago Hi all,We are now into week 2 of setting up the compound area on Hustledown Road. Following the previous update, traffic management did not go ahead last week as it was not needed, however, traffic lights will be set up this week whilst we take in deliveries to the compound.We are carrying out survey works on School Lane from Monday 1st September 2025, where a road closure will be in place for 5 working days. Please follow diversion signs where appropriate.I hope you all have a great week!Alice BlackettCustomer Advisor

Go Vocal Admin7 months ago Hello all,Following on from the previous update, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and the team working for Esh Stantec, partners of Northumbrian Water. I am Esh Stantec's Customer Liaison Officer Alice Blackett and I will be your first point of contact, working alongside Rachel Rutter Customer Liaison Officer and Christine Taylor Customer and Service Delivery Manager.Esh Stantec will be carrying out the essential work within your area and over the coming months you will see more of Christine, Rachel and I. If you see us, why not stop for a chat. The customer team and site team are eager to keep you informed.We endeavour to update you on a regular basis as work progresses.With that in mind, we have some updates to provide you with ahead of work starting this week.We will begin setting up the compound area today, 26th August, which will be in place on Hustledown Road. In addition to this, we have some survey work taking place on Tuesday 26th August on Windemere Terrace where a road closure will be in place for 4 days. Also taking place on Tuesday 26th August, there will be CCTV work carried out on Salisbury Street, where a road closure will be in place for 1 day.On Wednesday 27th August, there will be traffic management in place on Hustledown Road, using 2 way traffic lights, to accommodate the set up of the compound area.should you have any questions please comment on this page or contacts us at NWL.Customer@esh.uk.com.Thank you for your time,Alice BlackettCustomer AdvisorEsh StantecAlice BlackettChristine TaylorRachel Rutter

Go Vocal Admin11 months ago Hi everyone,As part of the Northumbria Integrated Drainage Partnership (NIDP), Northumbrian Water, Durham County Council and the Environment Agency are working with communities to proactively reduce the risk of flooding to homes and businesses and protect the environment.As part of this commitment, we are working with our supply partner, Esh-Stantec to undertake work to improve the performance of the sewer network in South Moor. This essential work will ensure that the sewer network continues to serve the community effectively and reduces the risk of flooding in your area.The work that we are proposing will involve the construction of new sewers in various areas of South Moor. The work will take place in Park Road, Hustledown Road and surrounding streets and some road closures will be required to allow us to undertake our work safely but these will be limited to the streets to either side of Park Road. We will need temporary traffic lights at certain times on Park Road and Hustledown Road.Subject to final business approval, we plan to start construction work in Autumn 2025 and expect the work to take up to 18 months to complete. Once our works are underway we’ll be posting regular updates so please sign up for these.Enclosed is ‘Our Guiding Principles’ booklet which gives further advice and answers to some frequently asked questions. We will be writing to you again in advance of any work starting but would welcome your views and any comments you may have about our proposals at this stage.If you would like to speak to a member of our Project Team, you can telephone our customer contact centre on 0345 717 1100 or via X @nwater_care. Whichever way is best, we’d really like to hear from youThank you,David Groark - Project Manager

Go Vocal Admin1 year ago The NIDP Partnership has completed Stage 1 and 2 of our study process in South Stanley & Craghead investigating integrated flood risk.We have identified four areas which we are going to take forward to Stage 3, these are Park Road, Avon Road, Cookson Place and The Middles. The next steps will see us carrying out further survey and investigation work on site, completing an outline design and submitting our funding applications.

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Stage 1: Identify the problem and prioritisation

Stage 3: Design the project

Stage 2: Find solutions

Stage 4: Implementation

Planned Work Locations

FAQs

What time will the work take place each day?

Will there be any disruption?

How will I be kept up to date?

What will it look like when the work is complete?

Will my water supply be affected?

Will I be able to access my property?

Will the site be dangerous? Or Is the work site safe?

Will the roads be kept clean during the work?

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