Staveley, Cumbria
Staveley, Cumbria
United Utilities’ recent ‘Your water, your say’ online challenge session was held in June 2023. It brought together household customers, businesses, stakeholders, and representatives of regional and national interest groups. The event focused on key themes: strengthening the North West, making it greener, and making it healthier.
The session allowed participants to gain insights into United Utilities’ proposed draft plan, which addresses sector challenges and showcases collaborative efforts with communities and stakeholders to deliver more for customers and the environment.
“For AMP8 (2025-30), Ofwat has approved the acceleration of investment projects, which will see us spend a further £200m in the next two years on projects related to storm overflows with a value of over £900m.”
During the session, key United Utilities’ Executive Team members presented the proposed draft plan, emphasising the company’s commitment to reducing water leakage, interruptions to water supply, pollution incidents, and enhancing water quality.
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United Utilities’ recent ‘Your water, your say’ online challenge session was held in June 2023. It brought together household customers, businesses, stakeholders, and representatives of regional and national interest groups. The event focused on key themes: strengthening the North West, making it greener, and making it healthier.
The session allowed participants to gain insights into United Utilities’ proposed draft plan, which addresses sector challenges and showcases collaborative efforts with communities and stakeholders to deliver more for customers and the environment.
“For AMP8 (2025-30), Ofwat has approved the acceleration of investment projects, which will see us spend a further £200m in the next two years on projects related to storm overflows with a value of over £900m.”
During the session, key United Utilities’ Executive Team members presented the proposed draft plan, emphasising the company’s commitment to reducing water leakage, interruptions to water supply, pollution incidents, and enhancing water quality.
Project
Location
Contractor
Landscape Architect
Project
Location
Contractor
Landscape Architect
“Featuring a patented three-chamber internal flow control system, the SuDsPod significantly mitigates storm impact, achieving a peak flow reduction of 76% during a typical 15-minute, 1-year summer storm”
Specific initiatives were outlined for Cumbria, including partnerships with environmental groups, investments in wastewater treatment, and restoration projects for bodies of water. Additionally, the company addressed critical issues such as reducing combined sewage overflows (CSOs) and supporting customers facing difficulties paying their water bills.
There followed a detailed Q&A session, with one attendee asking:-
I am from Staveley, South Cumbria. In our experience, the wastewater treatment works overflow so frequently that they’re not storm overflows but surface water, and we need some attention. Also, would you come to Staveley and talk to us so that you can see what is going on?
Subsequently, a drop-in session detailed United Utilities aims to resolve the issue by 2030, unveiling a three-step plan involving wastewater treatment capacity expansion, rainwater separation, and a comprehensive storage and treatment project.
With the removal of rainwater from the sewage network in Staveley, further progress was highlighted with works in partnership with Westmorland and Furness Council. Large catchment areas were identified and diverted with LLFA funding from DEFRA to support communities and residents in reusing and conserving water.
GreenBlue Urban was delighted to support United Utilities and the community of Staveley by installing above-ground SuDSPods at the Sports Pavillion and the Village Hall. These pods are a groundbreaking and cost-effective solution that addresses many challenges associated with stormwater management.
The cornerstone of SuDSPod’s success lies in its patented design, which redefines the concept of drain-down vessels. It boasts industry-leading attenuation surpassing its storage volume.
Performance evidence with sensor inclusion and offsite modelling further highlights the SuDSPod’s effectiveness, showcasing its use of adequate attenuation volume.
“Featuring a patented three-chamber internal flow control system, the SuDsPod significantly mitigates storm impact, achieving a peak flow reduction of 76% during a typical 15-minute, 1-year summer storm”
Specific initiatives were outlined for Cumbria, including partnerships with environmental groups, investments in wastewater treatment, and restoration projects for bodies of water. Additionally, the company addressed critical issues such as reducing combined sewage overflows (CSOs) and supporting customers facing difficulties paying their water bills.
There followed a detailed Q&A session, with one attendee asking:-
I am from Staveley, South Cumbria. In our experience, the wastewater treatment works overflow so frequently that they’re not storm overflows but surface water, and we need some attention. Also, would you come to Staveley and talk to us so that you can see what is going on?
Subsequently, a drop-in session detailed United Utilities aims to resolve the issue by 2030, unveiling a three-step plan involving wastewater treatment capacity expansion, rainwater separation, and a comprehensive storage and treatment project.
With the removal of rainwater from the sewage network in Staveley, further progress was highlighted with works in partnership with Westmorland and Furness Council. Large catchment areas were identified and diverted with LLFA funding from DEFRA to support communities and residents in reusing and conserving water.
GreenBlue Urban was delighted to support United Utilities and the community of Staveley by installing above-ground SuDSPods at the Sports Pavillion and the Village Hall. These pods are a groundbreaking and cost-effective solution that addresses many challenges associated with stormwater management.
The cornerstone of SuDSPod’s success lies in its patented design, which redefines the concept of drain-down vessels. It boasts industry-leading attenuation surpassing its storage volume.
Performance evidence with sensor inclusion and offsite modelling further highlights the SuDSPod’s effectiveness, showcasing its use of adequate attenuation volume.
*Compared to live testing data at Hull University, where a 79% peak flow reduction was observed, modelled data can be perceived as conservative, with loss from evapotranspiration not considered. All data will vary depending on rainfall events, location and season.
As GreenBlue Urban continues to collaborate with United Utilities, we are delighted that they are investing substantially in infrastructure, job creation, and efforts to protect and enhance the environment across the North West.
Overall, United Utilities strives for a resilient and sustainable water supply while addressing challenges posed by population growth, climate change, and environmental considerations.
*Compared to live testing data at Hull University, where a 79% peak flow reduction was observed, modelled data can be perceived as conservative, with loss from evapotranspiration not considered. All data will vary depending on rainfall events, location and season.
As GreenBlue Urban continues to collaborate with United Utilities, we are delighted that they are investing substantially in infrastructure, job creation, and efforts to protect and enhance the environment across the North West.
Overall, United Utilities strives for a resilient and sustainable water supply while addressing challenges posed by population growth, climate change, and environmental considerations.
