Sidmouth has enjoyed Excellent bathing water for many years now.
But we know that sometimes the sewer system is struggling to cope. Our investigations tell us that this is for a number of reasons including population growth in the area, groundwater entering the sewers, and the age of some of our assets.
We're on a mission to reduce the impact the town's sewerage system is having on the environment.
This scheme has four major elements to deliver before our government-imposed deadline of 30 March 2028.
We've done a lot of investigating and surveying to find the best solution for Sidmouth's sewerage system. Some of those are still ongoing, and we've got others planned as the scheme moves forward.
We're still in the designing and developing stage, so we don't have any confirmed dates of when the work is due to start.
However, an estimated delivery programme is below. These dates are subject to change.
Projects | Estimated dates |
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Infiltration reduction |
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Increasing storm storage |
Design of the tank and associated works is in progress. The proposed construction timeframes are Autumn 2025 to Spring 2026. |
Designing modifications to storm overflows | Confirmation of condition and scope of modifications are in progress, with modifications due to be complete by late spring 2026. |