£5.9million of investment to improve water quality in Stockport

United Utilities has announced plans to improve water quality in the Micker Brook which runs through Bramhall in Stockport.

The North West’s water company is going to be investing more than £5.9m on two schemes that will improve the combined storm overflow (CSO) systems at Briarlands Close and Lumb Lane. The essential work will ultimately safeguard the environment, by reducing the number of times that the overflows operate into the Micker Brook.

Briarlands Close CSO

The work is set to start in Spring 2025 and will take up to 12 months to complete.

As a result of the work, Bramhall Precinct car park, will be closed for the duration of the works. Signage will be in place to alternative parking at Meadway.

United Utilities is encouraging eligible shoppers in the area apply for the Blue Badge Scheme operated by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. Details of eligibility and how to apply for the scheme can be found here - Blue Badges - Stockport Council

During the works, there may be some traffic management systems in place to keep our staff and the public to safe, and allow larger wagons to enter and leave site safely. Any disruption this will be clearly communicated on our website, if appropriate.

Lumb Lane CSO

The work is set to start in Summer 2025 and will take up to 12 months to complete. 

Residents and businesses are being invited to find out more about both schemes at their second drop-in event on Thursday 16  January 2025 at Nook & Broom,  9-11 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall, Stockport SK7 1AL between 4pm and 7pm.