NI Water is investing £400,000 to carry out essential sewer improvement works in Newtownards and Comber.

The work is part of an overall programme of work to improve the existing sewers in the areas, which will enhance the sewerage infrastructure and reduce the risk of out of sewer flooding.

Work commenced in early October in the Newtownards area, and we anticipate the work will last approximately 12 weeks overall.

The work will involve the repair of existing sewers and will mainly be undertaken using underground trenchless techniques, which will significantly reduce the duration and disruption of the works. However, it will be necessary to undertake 'open-dig' repairs at a small number of locations due to the condition of the existing sewers.

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Some of the work will take place within private lands, however in order to undertake any work located on roads safely, it may necessary to have short duration lane closures in place and two-way traffic will be maintained using temporary traffic controls. Vehicular access for residents/businesses will also be maintained as far as possible but may be subject to slight delays, and pedestrian access will be available at all times. Parking restrictions will be in place around the working areas.

The majority of the works will be undertaken during normal working hours. However, to reduce disruption to businesses and the public, some night-time works will be required at key locations.

NI Water and its contractor Geda Construction will liaise with any affected businesses/properties.