New 150,000-litre tank to be built to prevent floods

The project is part of a scheme to improve underground infrastructure

A new storage tank, that can hold up to 150,000 litres (33,000 gallons) of rain water will be built to help prevent flooding.

Anglian Water will also lay new sewer pipes and upgrade a pumping station in Peterborough as part of a £100m investment scheme to improve underground infrastructure in the East.

The work is planned to start on 10 June and is estimated to be completed by November 2024.

An Anglian Water spokesperson said it was important to store extra storm water after more bouts of extreme weather and sudden downpours.

The new tank, in Celta Road, would be used to store water during heavy rainfall, until the network frees up.

This would go through pipes to Flag Fen to be fully treated and "returned to the environment".

Anglian Water said the tank would be sealed and underground in a field, so residents would not be able to see, hear or smell it.

A green kiosk is also set to be installed which will sit around two metres high (over 6ft) beside the storage tank to help the pumps to run smoothly.

The second part of the project will be at the pumping station, Wessex Close, Peterborough, where the water company will modify and install new equipment to increase sewer capacity.

Regan Harris a spokesperson for Anglian Water said: “As a result of climate change, we’re seeing more bouts of extreme weather, sudden downpours, and rising sea levels, so it's important that we're prepared to store extra storm water before it is treated and returned to the environment.

“We’d like to thank our customers and residents on Celta Road, Wessex Road and the surrounding areas for their patience whilst we complete this essential work.”

Part of the field near Celta Road will be partially closed during the works as well as part of Westbrook Park Road.