Children's playpark forced to close after new sewage tank installed nearby
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA children’s play area in Atherton will close as a new sewage tank is installed next to it following council's decision to green light new plans.
United Utilities already have permission to install a new detention tank to replace the old one next to Vulcan Park, but have now been granted permission to build a control kiosk and access track to the site.
This will allow their workers to get to the sewage treatment site off Wigan Road. The park in Wigan is currently closed to the public due to work on on the detention tank began and the play equipment has been removed. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features The site neighbouring Collier Brook, which contains a playground and football pitch, will reopen once work is complete.
United Utilities’ assets are in the west side of the park in the form of a brick built M.C.C Kiosk and pumping station, manholes, draw pits, detention tank, and their concrete walls, the design and access statement said.
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