STROUD residents are invited to attend a drop in session tomorrow with Severn Trent, where they will hear about plans to upgrade the waste network in their area.

The water and waste company is investing £25 million to help prevent sewer flooding and river pollution across the town.

This major overhaul of the sewer network includes plans to install approximately three kilometres of bigger waste pipes, a separation of surface water from the sewage network and additional storage with smart controls which will hold back water during large storm events. 

Nick Burtoft, Lead Project Manager at Severn Trent, said: “We’re passionate about taking care of our environment, which is why we’re taking action in Stroud to protect homes and rivers from sewer flooding.

“We know this is a topic our customers feel really strongly about. We feel the same, so we’re investing £25 million to completely overhaul the waste network across the town, which will go a long way towards protecting the River Frome and other local watercourses.

“Communities are set to benefit from increased capacity and state-of-the-art technology that’ll completely transform the waste network that will last for generations.”

Nick added: “Before we start work in early 2022, we want to meet with local people and business owners to share our plans and to listen to any concerns. It’s important to us that people who live and work in the area can give their input.”

The team from Severn Trent will be at The Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud, GL5 1AE on Tuesday, December 7 from 4pm to 7pm.