Work to replace water pipes in Hinckley starts today

The upgrades are going to cost over £300,000.

Severn Trent Water is starting work today around Castle Street in Hinckley to upgrade the pipe network.

Replacing the old pipes is going to cost £309,890.

The plan is to update the water pipes around the Castle Street and Mount Road areas of the town.

Lisa Orme, Community Communications Officer at Severn Trent, said: “We are undertaking this project to replace old pipes with new, upgrading the system and ensure a reliable water supply both now and into the future.”

The works – which are being undertaken in phases - will begin on 24th April and are expected to be completed by early September 2023.

Due to the locations of the pipes, some traffic management will be in place throughout the works.

Access to schools, businesses, hospitals, homes, shops and businesses will be maintained throughout the works.

Lisa Orme, said: “We understand that roadworks can be inconvenient but are necessary to make sure that we can complete this work as quickly and safely as possible. I'd like to thank everyone in advance for their patience while we make this really important upgrade.”

There is a private Facebook group for the local community to find out more and receive regular updates on the scheme. Visit tinyurl.com/HinckleyST to request access.