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Chorley's £12M Project to Tackle Storm Overflows and Improve Water Quality
22 Oct
Summary
- New 3-million-litre underground tank being built
- Part of 2-year, £12m investment project by United Utilities
- Public invited to learn more at community center drop-in session
In a major effort to tackle storm overflows and improve water quality in the River Yarrow, a tributary of the River Ribble in Lancashire, United Utilities (UU) is currently undertaking a £12 million, 2-year investment project. As part of this initiative, the utility company is constructing a new underground storage tank capable of holding 3 million litres of water - more than the capacity of an Olympic-sized swimming pool.
The tank is being built on land adjacent to Miles Standish Way in Chorley. Once completed, it will play a crucial role in reducing the frequency and impact of storm overflows, which can negatively affect the water quality in the River Yarrow. This project is a significant step forward in UU's ongoing efforts to enhance the environmental health of the local waterways.
To provide the public with more information about this initiative, UU is hosting a drop-in session on Monday, October 27th, at the Eaves Green Community Centre in Chorley. Residents are encouraged to attend the event, which will run from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM GMT, to learn more about the project and its potential benefits for the local community and the surrounding environment.
