The busy Merseyside streets facing a year's worth of roadworks
ÂŁ2.6 million pounds worth of investment has been announced
Last updated 26th Nov 2025
Three Merseyside streets could see nearly a year of road works as United Utilities looks to invest ÂŁ2.6m into them. This is part of a major project to reduce sewage spills and tackle issues in the area.
United Utilities, in partnership with Wirral Council, is looking to develop Beryl Road, Noctorum Avenue, and Ormond Way in what is believed to be one of the largest schemes of its kind. Around ÂŁ2.6m would be spent installing eight rainwater garden features as well as a traffic calming measure on Beryl Road.
A report to be presented to councillors at an environment committee meeting on December 2 said it was a positive example of working with water companies and would increase capacity in the sewer system in the area. The new gardens are also expected to create a safer environment for all road users.
Alongside the rain gardens, a new 550 metre surface water pipe will be installed to direct water away on Beryl Road as well as around 260 metre of work expected on Noctorum Avenue and Ormond Way.
The report said another option was considered which was to create a massive storage tank underneath the playing fields of St Peter’s Catholic Primary School. However, this was deemed to be “very disruptive to the pupils and potentially to parents” and would see the pitches closed for at least a year.
Wirral Council was approached by United Utilities in 2024 as the company was considering a pilot in the borough to reduce the amount of rainwater run-off that ends up in the sewer system. As many sewers in the north west combine sewage with rainwater, this leads to a higher frequency of spills into rivers and seas when it rains.
The project will be funded by the water company. United Utilities will also fund maintenance after the project is finished through annual payments.
As a result of the changes, the number of car parking spaces will drop by 36 and the three roads could see disruption as works will take around 11 months to complete. Beryl Road will take roughly five months to finish.
Two public engagements were carried out for the scheme at St Andrew’s Church in Noctorum. Claughton councillors said they didn’t have concerns and the report said the plans had been well received by those in the area.
The scheme does not need to go through planning with councillors being asked to simply note the scheme. Alongside the two events, 500 letters were also sent out to homes in the area.
The project is one of a number being carried out by United Utilities across Wirral. Work is expected next year to tackle issues at the Upton storm tanks after sewage has been discharging from a manhole there close to the River Fender.
A United Utilities spokesperson said: “While the project is still in its infancy, we look forward to a continued open dialogue with local residents to keep them informed of progress.”