Salford set for record £525m wastewater reset

Jacobs, Kier, Mott MacDonald Bentley, Murphy, and VolkerStevin are gearing up to deliver the biggest ever overhaul of Salford’s sewer network under United Utilities’ new AMP8 enterprise model.

United Utilities is set to invest more than £525m improving water quality across Salford over the next five years – the biggest ever upgrade to the city’s wastewater network.

The major package of works will cut storm overflows, protect waterways, and make the sewer network more resilient for the future.

As part of the improvements Salford wastewater treatment works is set to undergo £225m upgrade including a new treatment process to remove more ammonia and phosphorus, delivering even cleaner water to the Manchester Ship Canal and Eccles WwTW is set for a £302m upgrade which will include building a large underground tank with new pumping station, screening, and odour control. This will provide tens of thousands of cubic metres of extra storage and help cut spills to Salteye Brook and the Manchester Ship Canal.

Together, the investment over the next five years will ensure the sites meet the needs of a growing population and higher environmental standards that will improve water quality in the Manchester Ship Canal.

Chris Borradaile, Wastewater Services Director at United Utilities, said: “We know how important improving water quality across the North West is to our customers. That’s why we’re working at pace to deliver schemes like these across the region. This is one of the biggest upgrades we’ve ever delivered to the wastewater network in Salford and will have a positive impact on the water quality in Salteye Brook and the Manchester Ship Canal.”

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