Sewer renovation in Maiden Newton and Cattistock

Sewer renovation in Maiden Newton and Cattistock

Wessex Water is carrying out improvements to the sewer network in Maiden Newton and Cattistock, after our investigations revealed the need to make repairs.

This work will start on Monday 11 November 2024 and continue until Friday 6 December 2024.

Relining and sealing sewers in this way helps protect the environment, preventing foul water escaping and groundwater entering sewers, which can lead to flooding or storm overflows automatically discharging into rivers or the sea if the system becomes overwhelmed.

Most of the repairs will be carried out using ‘no-dig’ techniques, which are quicker and less intrusive than replacing the pipe in a conventional manner.

  • Monday 11 November – Wednesday 13 November 2024 – A road closure to through traffic will be in place along Frome Lane, with a signposted diversion using Frome Lane, Back Lane, Tollerford Lane, A356 (Crewkerne Road/ Dorchester Road), Frome Lane in place.
  • Friday 15 November – Tuesday 19 November 2024 – A road closure to through traffic will be in place along Duck Street, with a signposted diversion using The Square, Duck Street, West End, Chalmington Firs, A37, Norden Lane, Cattistock Road, Maiden Newton Road in place.
  • Monday 18 November – Wednesday 20 November 2024 – A road closure to through traffic will be in place during the evening (7pm-7am) along Dorchester Road, with a signposted diversion using A356 Dorchester Road, A37, A30, A3066 and A356 will be in place.
  • Monday 18 November – Friday 22 November 2024 – Some carriageway incursion will be in place along Meadow View.
  • Wednesday 20 November – Friday 22 November 2024 – Some carriageway incursion will be in place during the evening (7pm-7am) along Duck Street.
  • Monday 25 November – Friday 29 November 2024 – A road closure to through traffic will be in place during the evening (7pm-7am) along Crewkerne Road, with a signposted diversion using A356 Dorchester Road, A37, A30, A3066 and A356 in place.
  • Monday 2 December – Friday 6 December 2024 – A road closure to traffic will be in place during the evening (7pm-7am) along Kennel Lane.

Access will be maintained for residents, but it may be delayed at times and the on-site team will work with local customers with regard to any specific access requirements.

There may be some noise disruption while this work is carried out, but every effort will be made to keep this to a minimum and complete the work as quickly as possible.

Water and sewerage services can be used as normal unless we advise otherwise.

Wessex Water will shortly be writing to local customers to advise them about this work.