Welsh Water to upgrade drinking water network in Monmouth

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water in the UK is set to commence the final phase of its work to upgrade the drinking water network in Monmouth’s Mayhill and Osbaston areas.

The work involving an investment of £500,000 is expected to provide first-class water supply for customers in the area for years to come.

As part of the work, which is progressing ahead of schedule, one kilometre of water main will be replaced with a new plastic pipe.

The initial phase of the work will take place on the highway on the A466 New Dixton Road, between the junction with Burgage up to the crossroads with Monk Street / Priory Street, and traffic will be managed using the current four-way traffic light system.

Phase two will continue from the crossroads onto Monk Street and the Parade to the junction with Osbaston Road, while the third phase will commence on the Parade, from the junction with Osbaston Road to the junction of Monkswell Road.

Welsh Water delivery manager Roy Samuel said: "We’ve been making good progress on our essential scheme here, which means we have been able to start on this final phase of work earlier than originally anticipated.

"We have been working with Monmouthshire Highways Department to ensure we maintain the flow of traffic through Monmouth as much as possible whilst we carry out this work."

Local town councillor Anthea Dewhurst said: "We are pleased that Welsh Water is investing in Monmouth to ensure we have a reliable, good-quality supply of water."

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water supplies drinking water and wastewater services to most of Wales and parts of western England.

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Image: The work will provide water supply for customers in Mayhill and Osbaston areas. Photo: courtesy of Grant Cochrane / FreeDigitalPhotos.net.