Water network to be supported with a £50,000 investment in Bexhill

Bexhill’s water network is set to be boosted in a £50,000 investment by fresh drinking water provider South East Water.

With the community of Bexhill growing, work is required to ensure that the underground network of pipes supplying homes and businesses with fresh drinking water can keep up with the additional demand.

New pipelines and equipment will be installed to support South East Water’s ability to move water around the network and keep customer taps flowing in the area. Work will includes connecting existing mains in Ellerslie Lane and fitting new equipment in Turkey Road.

It forms part of South East Water’s £433 million five year investment programme which includes upgrading the network, particularly in areas seeing an increase in demand as communities grow.

Jeremy Dufour, Project Manager for South East Water said: “Upgrading the network around the Turkey Road and Ellerslie Lane area of Bexhill is a vital project to ensure that water continues to flow to our customers as demand for water in the area grows.”

To enable the work to be carried out safely, a small section of footway to the south of Turkey Road will be closed for a few weeks in early December, followed by a road closure at the junction of Ellerslie Lane and Turkey Road in February 2023.

A diversion route, agreed by East Sussex Highways, will be clearly signed with access to homes and businesses along the closure route available at all times during the work.

Jeremy added: “Footpath and road closures are always a last resort but this is vital to ensure the safety of our team and the public while we install the new pipe. Our team will work as quickly and safely as possible to complete the project as soon as possible.

Footpath and road closures are always a last resort, but this is vital to ensure the safety of our team and the public while we install the new pipe.

“I would like to thank the community in advance for their patience and understanding while we carry out this essential work.”

The two sections of work are each expected to take two weeks to complete, beginning on Monday 5 December 2022 and Monday 27 February 2023 respectively.