What are we doing?
We’re working hard to replace ageing sewers to prevent flooding in your homes and protect the environment
Some of the sewers beneath your streets are more than 100 years old and we’ve been carrying out surveys and repairs to make sure they’re fit for the future. Some of this work may involve relining and sealing sewer pipes in Thanet.
We’ll be replacing 100 manhole covers, internally relining 225 sewers via manhole covers, excavating to repair 20 sewers and possibly taking on some sewer up-sizing work.
We’re using mining experts to access these ageing chalk tunnels because they’re so deep underground. Accessing them through existing manholes, we’ll be using state-of-the-art CCTV surveys and the latest technology to reduce noise and disruption while we carry out the work.
Where?
Birchington on Sea, Westgate, Garlinge and Margate.
Investment amount
£16.5 million
Start date
January 2023
Completion date
March 2025
Useful information for residents and visitors
On site works should be completed by the end of Jan 2025 with only a few remaining sewers left to patch / reline. We’ll be mostly working during the day to minimise inconvenience to road users and the local community. We may also have to carry out some work at night depending on Kent Highways restrictions. When necessary, we’ll be using traffic management to make sure we keep everyone safe.
Contact the Capital Projects Customer Team
You can email the Capital Projects Customer Team at capitalcomms@southernwater.co.uk. They will always get back to you within 5 working days, but usually less.
Alternatively, you can call Southern Water on 0330 3030 368. Just tell us you’re calling about Capital Projects, with Project Reference Number (PRN) 770005, so we can help you more quickly.