Northumbrian Water has announced a significant investment of £3.5 million at its Great Ayton Sewage Treatment Works (STW) to enhance its capacity to manage stormwater.

The project involves the installation of a new storm tank capable of holding up to 317 cubic meters of combined rainwater and wastewater, aiming to minimize the risk of spills into nearby rivers during periods of heavy rainfall.

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Northumbrian Water's partner, Esh Stantec, is carrying out the work.

Jonathan Shaw, Northumbrian Water’s Project Manager, said: "Increasing the Great Ayton STW’s capacity to hold excessive storm and wastewater for treatment is an investment in the site’s resilience against climate change and in protecting the River Leven.

"Due to the rural location of the STW, between Great Ayton and Stokesley, we don’t anticipate any disturbance for people living in the area, but we have been in contact with those living closest, so that they understand what we are doing and the benefits."