A £100,000 investment to increase capacity at a sewage treatment works and help protect the environment in Northumberland has been completed by Northumbrian Water.
The work at Ogle Treatment works, near Belsay, included the construction of a new storm tank and site enhancements to ensure the STW continues to effectively serve the local community.
These improvements will help reduce the chances of spills from storm overflows, improving water quality in the Ogle Burn and River Blyth.
The work was carried out by Northumbrian Water’s partner, Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB).
Chris Bond, Project Manager at Northumbrian Water, said:
“This work is part of a wider investment to protect local watercourses and support a growing population. The upgrades at Ogle STW will help improve water quality in nearby rivers and streams, including the Ogle Burn. I’d like to thank residents for their patience and understanding while we carried out these essential improvements.”
This project reflects Northumbrian Water’s ongoing commitment to environmental protection and infrastructure resilience across the region.