SEVERN Trent are investing more than £1m on the installation of a new water main that will run through a village near Chester.

Farndon residents are being invited to find out more information about the work, which will see a pipe fitted on the Holt side of the River Dee, heading across the riverbed and out onto High Street, Farndon before ending at the junction of Church Street.

A total of £1.2m is being invested by the water company to mitigate bursts and water quality issues due to the old main under the River Dee.

The project, which is designed to ensure a reliable and sustainable water supply for the village has already begun and work is expected to finish in December, 2024.

Anyone who has any questions or would like to know about what is happening with the scheme, is invited along to a drop-in session at Farndon War Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Farndon, CH3 6QD on Friday, July 12 between 4pm and 7pm.

Catherine Webb, Community Communications Officer for Severn Trent, said: “To make sure our customers in Farndon have improved water quality, we need to install the new pipe, which will help with this and secure the water network for years to come while making sure our network is in the best possible condition.

“We would love to meet with residents living in the area and have the chance to talk to customers about the works, our working schedule for the next few months and how this will benefit the local community. We would encourage everyone to come along to the drop-in session and find out more.”

For further information and to follow the progress of the works, visit stwater.co.uk