Works to repair a major sewer pipe in Ryde have been delayed yet again due to the recent bad weather, Southern Water has confirmed.
Southern Water has been tackling a burst rising main on Appley Road which is affecting the pipe that runs all the way to Sandown’s Wastewater Treatment Works. This pipe carries all of Ryde’s waste, and waste from surrounding areas.
Engineers have already mitigated the environmental impact of the burst from the sewer through digging a sump where tankers can collect the wastewater to take it to Sandown by road. It’s thought the actual repair will be taking place in a field adjacent to the main road, which currently has temporary traffic lights in place.
It was originally hoped that works would be started on Wednesday 4th December, but the continuing adverse weather has meant that the repair won’t take place this week.
A review of the work site will be carried out on Monday (9th December), with it hoped that work can begin as soon as possible after that date.
Southern Water has said that the conditions need to be dry so that the repairs can be carried out safely.
When the repair gets underway, 20 tankers will be in use to shuttle Ryde’s waste from Appley to Sandown. A total of 28 holding tanks will also be utilised.
As a result of the delays, the closure of Appley Car Park – which was due to be closed until 11th December – will have to be extended.
No shortage of “T”ankers on the island.
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