A broken sewer pipe leaks garbage in steam. At Prestwich, repairs could “take a long time,” warned United Utilities.
Damage discovered by a number of residents in the past few weeks is causing sewage to bleed into the ground and running water in an area of The Clough, near St. Ann’s Road.
The repair could take a long time, according to United Utilities, the company responsible for the pipeline.
According to the company, extensive prep work must be done before a repair can be done.
“We investigated the problem and our engineers identified where the sewer was damaged,” said a United Utilities spokesman.
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“We are currently planning a complex repair based on the position of the pipe on the bank of the stream.
“We will need scaffolding and bypass pumps to ensure the sewer continues to flow during the repair work and everything needs to be agreed with the environmental agency and council to ensure the river is protected throughout.
“The work will also be weather dependent and while it may take a few weeks before we can start on site, we can assure residents that the repairs will be completed as soon as possible.
“There are long-term river bank instability concerns and we are currently in discussions with landowner Bury MBC. Stabilization work may be needed to prevent further leaks in the future.”
Prestwich Clough, administered by Bury Council, is considered a “Site of Biological Importance” by the Woodland Trust.
The wooded area that runs along the streams in the valley of the region is ancient and can be home to rare wildlife.
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