Public warned of noise as Peel treatment work continues

The Isle of Man's utility provider has warned of noise disruption as it continues construction of a sewage plant in the west of the island.

Construction of the Peel sewage treatment plant, near Glenfaba Road, began in May, with Manx Utilities (MU) stating last month that the project remains on schedule for completion by 2028.

On 12 January, piling works are due to begin, which involves driving steel sheets into the ground to create a space where the Integral Rotating Biological Contactor (IRBC) treatment tanks will be built.

That process is expected to take about ten weeks, the authority said, adding, "some noise is expected during this period but measures will be taken to minimise disruption".

The plant is part of a £40m government scheme to deal with the island's waste and prevent any raw sewage from entering the sea.

Sewage will be pumped from the existing Peel sewage pumping station, on the town's promenade, to the treatment plant, where - once treated - it will follow gravity and be discharged through the existing sea outfall.

As part of the works on the pumping station, Shore Road Promenade will be shut between 2 February- 22 May, from Market Street to Crown Street, for essential upgrades, the utility company has stated.

Pedestrian access will continue via a diversion; Market Street car park permit-holders will retain access to parking.

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