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👋 Welcome to your Community Hub Page
Community Hub Admin Team
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3 hours ago
👋 Welcome!We're pleased to introduce a project at Reckford Road Westleton and provide an overview of the planned work.🚧 This project involves replacing around 1.7 kilometres of water pipe along Reckford Road. The existing pipes are being upgraded with new, modern water mains to help maintain a reliable water supply for the local area and support our network for the future.📢 As the project progresses, we'll share regular updates to keep you informed about what's happening and what to expect. To stay up to date, click the blue Follow button.💬 Your views are important to us.If you have any questions, feedback, or need additional support, please leave a comment below. A member of our project team will be happy to help.
Project Update 4 September 2026
Community Hub Admin Team
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6 days ago
🚧 Project Update: Moving into Phase 2Phase 1 of the project has progressed well, and we’ve now moved into Phase 2.📅 From 3 September, traffic management arrangements will change to support safe working as this next stage gets underway.✅ Access via Thrandeston Road and the Railway Tavern end of Mellis Road is now open.🚗 Helping Keep Traffic Moving To help keep the area moving safely and reduce congestion, we kindly ask that school access is made via the Railway Tavern end of Mellis Road wherever possible.🏠 Access to Homes, Businesses and Schools Access to residential properties, businesses and schools will continue to be maintained throughout the works. Please continue to follow the diversion routes currently in place.Thank you for your continued patience and understanding while we carry out these essential improvements for the local community. Your support is helping us complete the work safely and as efficiently as possible.💬 If you have any questions, or would like to stay updated on progress, please leave a comment below and click the Follow button at the top of the page.
Project Update 28/08/2026
Community Hub Admin Team
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2 weeks ago
Good Morning, We’re pleased to share that our work at Gallows Corner is now complete. As promised in July, we'll be handing the site back to Transport for London (TfL) on 31 August so they can continue their flyover renewal programme. This has been a major project we were asked to deliver on behalf of TfL, involving the relocation of a strategic water main. Carrying out this work at one of London's busiest junctions has been far from straightforward and has required careful planning and engineering expertise to overcome challenging ground conditions, navigate existing infrastructure and work alongside the ongoing flyover renewal works, all within a tightly constrained and shared working environment. We know our work and the wider construction project has had a significant impact on residents, businesses and those travelling through the area. Delays, diversions and disruption have been part of daily life for many people over recent months, and we want to sincerely thank everyone for the patience and understanding they have shown throughout. While much of our activity has taken place below ground and out of sight, the scale of the engineering challenge should not be underestimated. Our teams, contractors and specialist partners have worked tirelessly to complete the work safely, protect critical infrastructure and maintain reliable water supplies for the local communities every step of the way. We are grateful to the local organisations, schools and community groups who have engaged with us throughout our work. Alongside the engineering works, we've supported a range of educational, employability and community initiatives, including our ongoing partnership with Youth Unity CIC, helping to create a positive legacy in the areas most affected by the works. Thank you again for your understanding and patience throughout this complex programme of works.
Project Update Friday 28 August 2026
Community Hub Admin Team
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2 weeks ago
Hi everyone,We're pleased to share that the project is progressing well.Over the last few weeks, we've been carrying out trial hole investigations to support the planned pipe diversion works. The current road closure on Waltham Road, continuing towards Wheelers Hill/Cranham Road, is expected to be cleared by Friday 28 August 2026.🛣️ What's happening next?From Monday 31 August 2026, we'll begin the next phase of work. This will require road closures between Wheelers Hill and Domsey Lane while we complete essential improvements.🌦️ Working hard to keep things movingOur teams have continued to make good progress despite the weather, helping us complete the required diversions as quickly and safely as possible.Thank you for your patience and for following our progress. We'll continue to share key milestones and updates as the project moves forward.💬 Have a question or comment?Please leave a comment below and a member of the team will be happy to help.🔵 Stay updatedClick the blue Follow button at the top of this page to receive notifications when new updates are posted.Thank you,The Project Team
Project Update Monday 3 August 2026
Community Hub Admin Team
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1 month ago
🚧 Upcoming Improvement Work in Your AreaWe're writing to let you know that our planned improvement work in your area is about to begin.📍 Site compounds will be set up at: Waterside Car Park: from 3 August 2026 Fisherman's Car Park (Middlemead): from 10 August 2026 🔧 Main project works are scheduled to begin on 14 August 2026.We're working alongside our partner IWS to install new aerators in the reservoir. This forms part of our £2.3 million investment to help maintain a reliable and resilient water supply for the local community.📢 We'll continue to share updates and progress reports through this Community Hub as the project moves forward.❓ If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch by commenting below and a member of the project team will be happy to help.Thank you for your patience and understanding while we carry out these important improvements.Kind regards,The Project Team
Project Update Tuesday 7 July 2026
Community Hub Admin Team
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2 months ago
Hi everyone,We wanted to let you know that work has started yesterday.The road closure is now in place and will remain until the work is finished mid-September 2026. We will be working in the Boreham Road area. Our first pipe delivery is schedule for today and once the Heras fencing is in place we will start the trenching operations. We’ll continue to share regular updates on this page so you can keep track of our progress.Thanks for your patience while we carry out these essential improvements to allow for the road widening requirement.
Project Update 28 July 2026
Community Hub Admin Team
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1 month ago
Hi everyone, We are pleased to let you know that Phase One of our work at the Linford Well compound is now complete. Wherever possible, materials from the site have been recycled or reused to reduce waste and support sustainability.All that remains is the installation of a new fence which is currently being manufactured, and we are awaiting delivery. The site continues to be monitored by our security cameras.As part of the ongoing requirements of the Lower Thames Crossing project, we will be returning in September for Phase Two of the works. At this time, there will be minimal impact to local residents.We would like to thank the local community for their patience, understanding, and support while these recent works have been carried out.The Project Team
Project Update 22 July 2026
Community Hub Admin Team
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2 months ago
Hello everyone Work on Phase 2 of the Mellis Road pipe replacement project is progressing as planned. This phase runs from Monday 20 July to Monday 31 August 2026, covering the stretch from Mellis Railway Tavern to Judas Lane, including the temporary closure of Thrandeston Road during this period.Our teams are currently installing new, more resilient water pipes to help reduce the risk of future bursts and ensure a reliable supply for customers.To keep everyone safe while we work, a full road closure remains in place. Access for residents is being maintained where possible, and diversion routes are signposted. We appreciate your patience while these essential upgrades take place.Thank you, The Project Team
Project Update Wednesday 22 July 2026
Community Hub Admin Team
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2 months ago
Hi everyone,We've made a good start on site and work is progressing well.The first section of pipework has now been installed, and our team is preparing it for the next stage of the project. We're also getting ready to begin work on the second section later this week.While we wait for additional materials to arrive on site, we're continuing with other preparation work to keep the project moving forward.We're pleased to report that work remains on schedule and everything is progressing as planned.Thank you for your continued patience and support.The Project Team
📢 Join Us Today at Our Drop In Event
Community Hub Admin Team
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2 months ago
📢 Join Us Today at Our Essex & Suffolk Water Drop-In EventWe're looking forward to welcoming you to our community event today at The Fishing Lodge, Hanningfield Waterside Park, Giffords Lane, South Hanningfield Road, Chelmsford, CM3 8HX.💧 This is a great opportunity to learn more about the work we're carrying out at Hanningfield Reservoir, meet members of the project team, and ask any questions you may have.🕑 Drop in anytime between 2:00pm and 6:00pm – there's no need to book.☕ Complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits, and, of course, fresh tap water will be available.🚗 Free parking is available on site.We look forward to seeing you there!
Project Update: Friday 17 July 2026
Community Hub Admin Team
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2 months ago
Hi everyone, Just a friendly reminder that work will be starting in your area from around 8am on Monday. We’ll be beginning on Burnham Road, Bodmin Road (Burnham Rd to Dartmouth Rd), Dartmouth Road, and Totnes Walk. Temporary traffic lights will be in place at various points between Monday 20 July - mid October. We understand that this kind of work can be disruptive, so please be assured we’ll do everything we can to keep any inconvenience to a minimum. You’ll receive a letter around two weeks before we reach your specific street, with more detailed information about what to expect. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via this Community Hub page by leaving a comment below as we’re always happy to help. Thank you,The Project Team
Project Update 11/06/2026
Community Hub Admin Team
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3 months ago
Hi everyoneWe’re pleased to share that our Foxes Lane project is progressing well and is now entering its final stage. The next step involves connecting the new water main, which will take place between Monday 15 June and Friday 19 June 2026.To carry out this work safely and efficiently, there will be temporary traffic management measures, including: Two-way traffic lights Reduced speed limits in the immediate area In addition, there will be night-time working on Monday 15 June 2026 to help minimise disruption during busier daytime hours. We will do everything possible to keep noise and disturbance to a minimum during this time.We understand that roadworks can be inconvenient, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and cooperation while we complete these essential improvements. This work will help ensure a more reliable and resilient water supply for the local community.Thank you,The Project Team
Project Update 08/07/2026
Community Hub Admin Team
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2 months ago
Hi everyone, The project is progressing really well, and we’re pleased to share that everything remains on track with no issues affecting our schedule. Our teams have been working safely and efficiently, and customers in the area should continue to see steady, well‑managed activity.So far, we’ve installed 4,874 metres of new infrastructure. This is a great milestone and reflects the strong pace of work on site. We’re committed to keeping disruption to a minimum and ensuring customers stay informed as we move through each stage.We’ll continue to provide updates as the project advances, and we appreciate everyone’s patience and support while the improvements are being delivered.Thank you, The Project Team
Project Update 06/07/2026
Community Hub Admin Team
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2 months ago
Hi everyone, ESW & TfL are working hard to complete the project as soon as possible, while ensuring infrastructure is safe, fully assured and ready to enter service. Complex work remains, but we currently expect to complete our works and hand the site back to TfL by the end of August. Following this, TfL will need to complete final reinstatement and resurfacing works in the area where work has been taking place before they can fully reopen the road network.ESW will continue to carry out our remaining works, which includes complex remedial works in the tunnel and carrying out testing to confirm that the repair is complete.The replacement of a section of pipework is also underway as we shared last week, and testing will be carried out to ensure this has rectified the identified defect.Once the above work has been completed, our final testing and cleansing of the new main will take place, including the final connections to our network. It is at this stage we will hand the site back to TfL.We are very sorry for the ongoing inconvenience caused by these works, which all parties are working to complete with the least possible amount of additional disruption.TfL will provide a final completion date, once they are in a position to do so.You can find the most up to date information from TfL here: Project updates and travel advice.Thank you, The Project Team
Welcome to your Community Hub Page
Community Hub Admin Team
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3 months ago
👋 Welcome!We would like to introduce a new project at Hanningfield Reservoir and provide an overview of the planned work.🚧 Work is planned to begin in early August 2026 and will include the design, installation, commissioning, and testing of new compressors at Hanningfield Reservoir. This work will help improve the quality of the raw water and support the wider ecosystem within the reservoir 🌿💧📢 As the project progresses, we’ll share regular updates here to keep you informed about what’s happening and what to expect. Your views are really important to us, so we’d love to hear from you.💬 If you have any questions or need any additional support, please leave a comment on this Community Hub page by leaving a comment below and a member of the Project Team will be happy to help.
You’re Invited: Join Our Community Event! 🎉
Community Hub Admin Team
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3 months ago
Hi everyone, Just a friendly reminder about our Essex & Suffolk Water customer event on Tuesday 30 June at Springfield Parish Centre, St Augustine's Way, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 6GX.It’s your chance to find out what we’re doing in your area and speak to the team.Drop in any time between 1:30pm and 6:00pm — we’d love to see you there!Complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits (and of course, tap water!) will be available, and there is parking in the on-site car park.Thank you, The Project Team
Project Update 25/06/2026
Community Hub Admin Team
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3 months ago
Hi everyone, We would like to provide an update on the water main diversion at Gallows Corner.We are continuing to progress repair work on the newly installed water main at Gallows Corner. This is a complex repair, and work is already underway within the existing area where there is access to the pipe network. From Saturday 27 June, we will start to remove part of the pipe that needs to be replaced. This work will take place in the current working area next to the roundabout, and no changes are expected to the current road access. Some repair work will also continue underground, as well as off-site work to manufacture the specialist components needed to complete the repair. We are aware that references to a mid-October completion date have been shared online. We are working hard to complete the repairs ahead of this timescale, but we are not yet in a position to confirm a final date and want to avoid sharing information that may later change. We continue to work closely together with TfL and remain focused on completing the remaining works as quickly and safely as possible, restoring full access to the road network and protecting vital water supplies. Thank you, The Project Team
Project Update 12/06/2026
Community Hub Admin Team
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3 months ago
Hi everyone, We appreciate it has been a little while since we last shared an update with you and we are now in a position to provide you with some additional information on the current status of the programme. We have now completed the testing required to identify the additional areas of work needed on the newly installed water main. This has been a challenging and technically complex process, during which damage to the water main has been identified after the initial installation phase.Work is now already underway to progress the necessary repairs, including sourcing additional materials and mobilising specialist resources. These activities will continue within the existing section of the road where access has already been established to reach the pipes beneath the carriageway. As much of the work will continue to take place underground, specialist teams may not always be visible at street level.Throughout the programme, we have remained focused on carrying out the work safely and efficiently. This approach has been essential in protecting vital water supplies.We will continue to work closely with Transport for London (TfL) and remain focused on completing the remaining works and restoring full access to the road network as quickly as possible.Thank you,The Project Team
Project Update 09/06/2026
Community Hub Admin Team
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3 months ago
Hi everyone, We’ve been made aware that traffic is building up around the school during drop‑off and pick‑up times, which may be causing delays in the surrounding area.As our works progress along the road, there may be short periods where traffic is heavier than usual. We kindly ask that you allow a little extra time for your journey, particularly during peak times.We appreciate your patience and understanding while we carry out these essential improvements. Thank you, The Project Team
Project Update 05/02/2026
Community Hub Admin Team
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8 months ago
Hi everyone, We’re pleased to be getting started in Shoeburyness. Customers in the first phase will receive a letter over the next few days. We have a planned phasing of work in Shoeburyness and will invite customers to take part in the programme as we reach each area. We’ll keep you updated here as the work progresses, and we’ll also share details of any community events here too. Thanks for your patience while we work our way through the area.Thank you,The Project Team
Project Update 08/05/2026
Community Hub Admin Team
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4 months ago
Good Afternoon,Here is the latest update from our water main diversion at Gallows Corner.Our teams are working extremely hard around the clock to complete testing and commissioning of the water pipe. The fast-paced and significant work the teams have carried out so far means TfL can partially re-open the junction.On Sunday 10 May 2026, Gallows Corner will partially reopen to general traffic.Drivers will be able to travel through the area via: A12 Eastern Avenue eastbound and the roundabout Flyover from A12 Eastern Avenue East to A127 Southend Arterial Road eastbound only Straight Road in both directions and the roundabout Roundabout and A12 Colchester Road eastbound only Main Road in both directions and the roundabout The following roads remain closed to traffic and diversions remain in place: No access from the roundabout onto A12 Eastern Avenue East No access from A12 Colchester Road to the roundabout No access from the roundabout onto A127 Southend Arterial Road No flyover access from A127 Southend Arterial Road to A12 Eastern Avenue East Bus routes via Gallows Corner (routes 174, 496, 498 and 499) may experience delays of up to five minutes. Travel advice Anyone driving through the area should plan ahead and leave more time for their journey Drivers travelling long-distance westbound in the area should continue to re-route via the M25 and use the M11 and A13 to complete their journeys Bus users should plan ahead, allow more time for your journey and check before you travel on TfL’s website. The road network at and around Gallows Corner is expected to be very busy and subject to queues and delays to journeys. Customers who have contacted us via the community hub will receive a response by the end of next week. Thank you again for your patience.
Project Update 21/05/2026
Community Hub Admin Team
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4 months ago
Hi everyone, Just a quick update as the project is progressing well and we’re starting the next phase at Jubilee Corner.We are putting in new traffic management from Tuesday 26 May 2026. John Shepherd Rd traffic diverted via the War Memorial Access to The Fox & Goose, The Swan and New Street via the War Memorial New Street access also via Laxfield Rd Road between Jubilee Corner and John Shepherd Rd fully closed Even if our teams aren't visible, work is still ongoing behind the scenes to complete the job as safely and efficiently as possible.Thanks for your patience.The Project Team
Increased Monitoring on Site - May 2026
Community Hub Admin Team
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4 months ago
Hi everyone, We’ve recently seen a rise in general antisocial behaviour and speeding in the area around our working site. To make sure our team can continue to work safely, we’ve put some additional monitoring measures in place and are reminding everyone on site to remain alert to their surroundings.These steps are purely precautionary and are part of our standard approach to keeping our people, partners and the wider community safe while we carry out this work.We’ll continue to review the situation and adjust our safety measures as needed throughout the project.Thank you, The Project Team
Traffic Management Update – May 2026
Community Hub Admin Team
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4 months ago
Hi everyone,We are moving into the next phase of our works in Fressingfield, which includes a hard closure at the War Memorial. This means access arrangements will temporarily change: The Swan – access via the War Memorial The Fox & Goose – access via Jubilee Corner Gatemen are positioned on site to support residents, businesses and deliveries Harleston Hill remains closed while works continue No construction is currently taking place between the War Memorial and Mill Road, but plant movements will continue, so speed restrictions remain in place These arrangements are expected to remain in place until 20 July. Further updates will be issued ahead of the works at Jubilee Corner.We are aware of increased traffic on Church Street and Cratfield Road. “Unsuitable for diversion route” signage will be installed to help manage this.Residents within the next phase of the closure will receive updated letters and access passes.Thank you,The Project Team
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