Shirley Vacuum Sewer System Air Valve Installation

What

Installing air control valves in several locations on the Shirley area Vacuum Sewer system

Why

Inappropriate stormwater inflows to the sewer system during wet weather are causing problems with the vacuum system. Installing air admittance valves will allow the system to cope better with unplanned flows.

Where

Seven locations around the Shirley area

When

Work will commence on the 25th of February 2019 and expected to be completed by the end of March 2019

Contact

The contractor is City Care Ltd. For enquiries please contact Craig Allsopp on 027 495 9451.

  • The works involve installing a chamber and an air vent in the footpath area to contain the new valves, and laying connections to the vacuum pipes in the roadway.
  • Trenching and excavation works will restrict vehicle access at times. 
  • The Contractor will be in contact and make suitable arrangements if access to your property will be temporarily cut off during the works.

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