Over £200,000 has been invested in environmental protection efforts in Calne this month, with a significant focus on sewer repairs aimed at reducing the threat of pollution.
Wessex Water has been undertaking a three-week program of relining and sealing pipes at several locations in and around the town, including Castlefield Park, fields near Bowood View, and private land adjacent to the Bowood Estate.
The work commenced at the beginning of June as part of the company's ongoing rehabilitation program. The repairs follow detailed investigations into the network to identify faults and are designed to prevent the escape of wastewater and the intrusion of groundwater into the sewer system.
A Wessex Water spokesperson said: "By carrying out this work, we can reduce the risk of pollution or groundwater entering the system. This intrusion can lead to flooding or storm overflows automatically discharging diluted untreated water into rivers or the sea if the system becomes overwhelmed."
The company also highlighted the use of "sensitive no-dig techniques" for the repairs, which are faster and less disruptive than traditional excavation methods.
The spokesperson added that work within Castlefield Park was contained within safe, fenced-off areas and did not impact local walking routes.
This project, scheduled for completion by the end of June, follows a larger investment of over £2.5 million in various projects to rehabilitate water mains around Calne, aimed at improving the local water supply.
The final project in this series is expected to conclude later this year.
For more information about Wessex Water's environmental protection initiatives, please visit wessexwater.co.uk/overflows.
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