Water pipes are being upgraded in the East Midlands
Severn Trent Water is spending £160 million on the project in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire
Severn Trent has announced a major project that will see 870 miles of new water pipes being installed across their network. As part of its multibillion investment plan, the company has invested £415m to benefit homes and businesses.
Starting this month, they will begin recruitment for 440 new team members to help replace the old water pipes by 2030, enough to stretch from Birmingham to Berlin!
In Nottinghamshire there will be £49m invested delivering 71 miles of pipes and creating 49 new jobs.
In Derbyshire £52m will be spent on 110 miles of pipes with 49 new jobs.
In Leicestershire there will be investment of £60m for 115 miles of pipes creating 49 jobs.
These new pipes are made from modern materials that can last up to 100 years, meaning fewer leaks and a more reliable supply.
Liv Garfield, Severn Trent CEO said:
“This is a hugely ambitious project – one of the largest of its kind in decades. We are pleased to be providing a massive boost to jobs, as well as laying miles of new water pipes across the region which will allow customers to enjoy the best water quality for years to come."
The upgrades and new jobs announcement come after Severn Trent was given the green light for a major £12billion investment programme. The plan that was rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofwat will improve river health, secure the region’s water supply for generations, while keeping bills affordable.
The company say the five-year plan is underpinned by a track record of keeping customer bills the second lowest in England.
Severn Trent will also increase its financial support for customers to £575m to help more than 700,000 people – double the current number.