Southern Water are running Pathfinder projects to allow them to trial solutions in a community to reduce nearby storm overflows. The most efficient and sustainable way to do this is to slow the amount of surface water entering our sewer and prevent groundwater infiltration.
During periods of heavy rain, excess surface water (rainwater) can begin to overwhelm our sewer network. Groundwater also plays a part, seeping into our pipes underground. To avoid this extra water backing up into home and businesses, we use pressure relief valves known as storm overflows to release it.
Southern Waters Clean Rivers and Seas Task Force are committed to reducing how much we use storm overflows, delivering several pathfinder projects.
This page links to Southern Water resources on their website detailing the projects they are currently running. Link to Southern Water pathfinder project webpage
Southern Water Hired Gurnard village Hall on December 15th 2024 to present their plans for installation of SuDS in Gurnard, their feedback to questions asked and issues raised can be found below.
Gurnard drop-in responses and feedback from village hall event on15th Dec 2024
At the Southern Water presentation on December 15th plans detailing their proposals and Maps were on display, we have reproduced them below for your information.
Worsley road and Albert road top
Worsley road bottom and solent view road top
Solent View road middle and albert road bottom
Please note that this information is being provided for ” information only” Prior to the start of December this year Gurnard Parish Council had not been aware of or consulted on these plans by Southern Water, however we understand from Southern Water that the Isle of Wight Council and Island roads were involved in their production.