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Sewer improvement work in Burneside

We're working in the village to upgrade the sewer network by increasing the size of sewer pipes along Burneside Road, Junction Cottages and Steels Row. We'll also be constructing a new pumping station with storage capacity to help reduce the occurrence of localised sewer flooding within the village.

The work began in April 2025 and will be carried out in phases. We expect all activity will be completed in summer 2027.

We understand that construction activity and road closures can be disruptive and our site team will do all they can to minimise inconvenience to the village community and road users throughout our work. We'll provide updates to the local community as our work progresses.

Burnside overview map

    • Creating temporary site compounds.
    • Replacing around 820 metres of sewer to install new larger diameter pipes.
    • Increasing the size of existing manholes.
    • Reconnecting the existing pipes from properties into the new sewer.
    • Installing a new pumping station with storage capacity.

     

  • We really appreciate your patience and understanding. For safety, there will be temporary road closures in place during the phases of work when we're installing the new sewers along Burneside Road, Junction Cottages and Steels Row. There will also be temporary traffic management (traffic lights) for some elements of our work. The bus stop near Sprint Holme will be temporarily closed.

    The overview map indicates our phases of work in Burneside.

    We'll do all we can to maintain as much safe access as possible for residents, pedestrians and businesses. As we build the new pumping station on Burneside Road, near Carlingdale, there will be temporary Public Right of Way diversions in place.

    Our delivery partner has provided outline timeframes* for each phase of traffic management activity. This may be subject to change and will be updated as our programme progresses. 

    Phase Location Details *Proposed dates
    1 Burneside Road

    Road closure

    (Footpath will be maintained for pedestrians and cyclists)

    Completed
    2 Sprint Holme to the end of Junction Cottages. The first sections of activity will be carried out using traffic lights which will be in place for around 10 weeks. A road closure will then be in place along Junction Cottages.  11 September 2025 to end of March 2026
    3 Steels Row Road closure *April 2026 to end of May 2026

     

  • The type of equipment and machinery we need to use to install the new sewers can create temporary noise, dust or vibrations. This will be closely monitored and measures in place to reduce disruption wherever possible. There will be an increase in construction related vehicles around the village as we carry out the work.

    Thank you for your patience and understanding.

  • We will be starting some improvement works on the rising main which is part of the existing Carlingdale pumping station soon. As well as the sewer enlargement being completed and the new pumping station which will help with the higher flows, flooding, spills and to improve the health of the river and overall area.

    How this may affect you:

    • From Monday 28 September 2026 we will start work on Air valve replacement to the existing rising main located on Burneside Road at the eastern side of Burneside near Carlingdale.

    • The closure along Burneside Road south of the village will be closed for a minimum of 6 weeks whilst the Air valves and being replaced and there will be a diversion in place.

    • We expect all the rising main improvement works to be completed in November 2026. With main scheme reinstatement works to be completed Spring 2027.

    • We will do our best to keep access to all houses during the work and are in regular contact with the Parish Council so we can engage with the community.

    • Once complete, this project will help with sewer flooding and help reduce spills into the river substantially.

    Thanks for bearing with us, we’ll continue to keep you updated as our work progresses. We understand construction work can be inconvenient, and we’ll do all we can to minimise any inconvenience, noise or disruption to you and the local community.

    If you have any queries about our sewer improvement work in Burneside, please don't hesitate to get in touch. You can either call us on 0345 672 3723 quoting project number 80040453 or contact us via our social media channels and we'll be happy to help.

    Find out more about our Action Plans for Staveley and Windermere