Anglian Water will begin the construction of a £5.4 million water main in Scunthorpe next week as part of the Lincolnshire Lakes development.
The work, scheduled to begin on Monday (19 August), will see more than 13 kilometres of pipe laid in the area and is expected to be completed in July 2020.
Anglian Water spokesman David Hartley said: “Operating in one of the fastest growing areas in the UK, this scheme will help to support future growth, ensuring we can maintain current water pressure to the area as the population grows in the Lincolnshire Lakes.
“This development is a significant one within the area of Scunthorpe and this work is just another example of our commitment to making sure that our network is fit to meet the demands of a growing population.”
The Lincolnshire Lakes development is a project to build new villages and settlements in North Lincolnshire on land west of Scunthorpe.
In April, Anglian began constructing a new filtration system at its water treatment works in Norwich as part of a £36 million scheme to maintain and improve its service. It will reportedly be the largest of its kind in Europe.