WORKS to protect homes from flooding from the wastewater network in Gwersyllt have been completed.

The £700,000 investment by not-for-profit company Welsh Water will also help to protect and enhance the local environment.

A six-month scheme, which started in November, was completed this week and included upgrading the sewer network in the Heol Camlas and Heol Cefn areas of Gwersyllt.

The work was designed to increase the amount of water the system can handle during periods of heavy rain which in turn will reduce the risk of flooding.

Sean O’Rourke, project manager for Welsh Water, said: “Our investment in Gwersyllt reflects our commitment to providing all customers with a sewerage system that they can trust in as well as protecting the environment.

"This scheme, which included putting in new and bigger pipes and manholes, meant that we were working in the road and close to people’s properties, so we would like to thank everyone for bearing with us while we carried out this essential work.”

Phil Rees, councillor for Gwersyllt North, said: “I’m pleased that this work has been carried out to help reduce the risk of flooding to gardens, or worse to properties in the area.

"The work took a little longer than expected and did impact the residents along Heol Camlas, and our thanks to them for being very patient and accommodating, and to the workforce from Welsh Water who did everything they could to ensure the work was carried out with minimum disruption.”

Sean O’Rourke added; “The waste network in the area will now be able to cope better during heavy rainfall, but we would always like to remind customers to help us keep the network clear by only flushing the three Ps – Pee, Poo and Paper, and nothing else.

"This will make sure that we stop the block and prevent homes from flooding.

"Customers can find more information about our Stop the Block campaign by visiting our website www.dwrcymru.com/en/My-Wastewater/Lets-Stop-The-Block.aspx”