Yorkshire Water Seeks Views On Multimillion-Pound Scarborough Investment

Residents and businesses are being urged to attend weekly drop-in sessions starting this Tuesday to help shape a major new investment in Scarborough's wastewater network.

Residents and business owners in Scarborough are being invited to have their say on a major new infrastructure project, with weekly public drop-in sessions set to begin this Tuesday.

Yorkshire Water is launching a consultation period to gather local views ahead of a multimillion-pound investment in the town's wastewater network, which aims to help improve coastal water quality.

The initiative, which has been titled ‘Doing Right By Yorkshire, Doing Right By Scarborough’, will see the financial investment made over the next two to three years. The utility company states that several different engineering solutions are currently being explored.

To ensure the community is involved in the decision-making process, members of the Yorkshire Water Partnership team will be hosting face-to-face discussions. These drop-in sessions will take place at Scarborough Library on Vernon Street every Tuesday, starting on the twenty-eighth of April and running until the second of June, between 10 am and 2 pm.

People attending the sessions will have the opportunity to view detailed proposals of the different solutions being considered and offer their thoughts directly to the project team.

As the planned works represent a significant construction project for Scarborough, the utility provider is actively asking for feedback regarding potential disruption. They are keen to understand which elements of the construction process people would be most concerned about.

Furthermore, Yorkshire Water is asking residents how the project can positively make a difference for the town, such as by creating new local jobs or enhancing the overall look and feel of the coastal resort.

Lee Shepherd, the capital delivery programme manager at Yorkshire Water, said:

"We are planning a significant investment in Scarborough to transform the way we manage wastewater and surface water. With such a large project and with so many people passionate about water quality in the area, we’re keen to gather feedback from residents and regular visitors about the options we are considering for wastewater treatment and rainfall management.

Dealing with wastewater and rainfall in Scarborough is complex, given its geography and the demands on its resources, which is why several options are under consideration. The insight from residents and local businesses will help us make the right decisions on how we deliver the work we need to do."

The necessity for these new upgrades follows a previous significant investment made in the town in 2015. Yorkshire Water states that the continued pace of climate change, alongside a thriving tourism industry and ambitious plans to grow the town, require further action to be taken.

The upcoming upgrades are specifically designed to further reduce standing water on local roads and prevent run-off from roofs from heading into Scarborough's popular bathing and surfing areas.

For those unable to attend the Tuesday sessions at the library, the company has also launched a dedicated website where people can review the plans and leave their feedback online at https://www.yorkshirewater.com/investing-in-yorkshire/investing-in-scarborough/

This Scarborough-specific project forms part of a much wider programme of investment that Yorkshire Water is rolling out across the region over the next five years.

Operating under the broader title of ‘Doing Right By Yorkshire’, the company's vision is to create a thriving region that delivers for both customers and the environment.

Between 2025 and 2030, the water provider is investing a total of eight point three billion pounds to improve performance across its network. According to the organisation, this represents their largest ever environmental investment and is expected to provide benefits for decades to come, while supporting up to ten thousand jobs in the regional economy.

The overarching five-year plan includes substantial investments in wastewater and water treatment, upgrades to customer services, and the extensive replacement of mains pipes. It also aims to provide safe, clean, and great-tasting water, build efficient infrastructure, reduce pollution, improve river quality, and lower carbon emissions.

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