September 2024
Design consultant engagedAecom has been engaged to provide the detailed design of the Activated Sludge Plant.
November 2024
Demolition of trickling filters beginsWork to demolish the trickling filters started on 21 November 2024. Southern Demolition is carrying out the work, which is expected to take around five months to complete.
February 2025
Design scope confirmedAll relevant design elements confirmed.
April 2025
Demolition of trickling filters completeDemolition of the trickling filters is expected to be complete by April.
May 2025
Site prepared for constructionThe site will be prepared and made safe, ready to be handed to the main contractor.
May 2025
Structural design completeThe majority of the Activated Sludge Reactor design is complete and ready for tender.
August 2025
Main contractor awardedThe main contractor for construction of the Activated Sludge Plant will be awarded.
September 2025
Mechanical and electrical design completeThe entire design for the Activated Sludge Reactor including mechanical and electrical components is complete.
September 2025
Site establishmentThe main contractor will set up on site in preparation for construction.
February 2026
Construction beginsConstruction of the Activated Sludge Reactor will begin.
January 2028
Commissioning process beginsWe'll start the process of decommissioning the temporary plant and commissioning the new plant. This will take until the end of 2028.