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Search the Public Notice PortalWork is getting under way on a £12 million programme to maintain and improve a key County Durham reservoir.
The investment at Waskerley Reservoir, located on Muggleswick Common in the North Pennines between Stanhope and Edmundbyers, is part of a wider scheme to ensure the long-term safety and resilience of reservoir sites across the region.
The five-year scheme, led by Northumbrian Water, will be delivered in phases to avoid disrupting bird nesting periods and to make the most of drier weather.
Mike Foster, project manager at Northumbrian Water, said: "This work is part of a series of investments across our reservoirs to support the continued and enhanced resilience and safety of our sites.
"We’ve worked closely with ecological experts and the Natural England team to make sure we plan this work in a way that is sensitive and protective of species that call Waskerley home, and the project has been phased to take this into account."
The project will involve installing pipework within the dam structure and connecting it to Waskerley Beck.
This will allow the water company to lower water levels more quickly if needed, improving safety at the site.
Initial work, lasting until November 2026, will focus on lower-level activity to prepare for more intensive construction in 2027 to the east of the dam.
Work directly on and around the dam is scheduled for 2028 and 2029 and will require temporary restrictions on visitors’ rights of way.
The final phase, planned for 2030, will focus on restoring the site to its normal condition.
The delivery schedule has been extended by two years to accommodate bird nesting seasons.
The project is being carried out by Northumbrian Water’s delivery partner, Esh-Stantec.
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Mr Foster said: "Work in the first two years will be visible, and we are liaising with local residents to keep them informed, and we would like to thank the site’s neighbours and visitors for their patience while this work takes place.
"We do not anticipate requiring any access restrictions for visitors until at least 2028, and we will work to help people understand these at the appropriate time."
The scheme has been developed in collaboration with Natural England and environmental specialists to minimise its impact on the surrounding habitats and wildlife.
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