Notice of River Rea overflow diversion

What we are doing

Upcoming diversion of River Rea

Ahead of constructing the new Aston Church Road Overbridge we will need to divert a section of the River Rea’s overflow channel. We will start this work on Tuesday 4 January 2022 and expect to complete it by Thursday 31 March 2022.

The overflow channel for the River Rea is located within our site boundaries just south of Aston Church Road. As we construct Aston Church Road it will cross the overflow channel. In order to complete our construction works we will need to temporarily divert a section of the overflow away from our working area.

What we will be doing?

We will realign the section by channelling it through pipes. Drainage pipes will then be installed to make sure the overflow can function and finally the excavated area will be backfilled over with granular material.

What to expect

During these activities you may hear low levels of construction noise and see deliveries of materials and equipment to our working sites. We will monitor and control the levels disruption during our construction and keep this a minimum, where is practicably possible. Pedestrians, cyclists and boats will be able to continue to use the canal as we carry out these works.

Download information relating to these works

• Notice of River Rea overflow diversion

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