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Work on an £8.3 million scheme to improve water quality in a County Durham river is due to begin.
The scheme is aimed at improving the River Skerne’s water quality and wider environment.
Northumbrian Water is upgrading its Trimdon sewage works to improve the water released into the environment. The River Skerne flows through Darlington before is enters the River Tees.
Cheryl Donohoe, project manager at Northumbrian Water, said: "This investment supports our ambitions of having the best rivers and coasts in the country, and improving the environment for everyone to enjoy."
The upgrades will include new processes to remove phosphorus from wastewater.
Preparatory work began in October, with construction due to run from January until summer 2027.
Costain will deliver the work with Northumbrian Water on its land east of Trimdon.
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Ms Donohoe said: "We don’t anticipate the work at Trimdon to have any impact on customers as it all takes place on our site, and we are working with neighbouring landowners to keep them informed.
"Progress on the project can be followed on our Community Hub, where we will be providing updates."
Updates are available on Northumbrian Water’s Trimdon Environmental Improvements project page.