Key facts
Location: Hollow Lane, East Hoathly
Replacing 150 metres of water main and installing vital equipment
Starts: Monday 27 July
Duration: Approx. three weeks
Investment: £244,297
We’re installing around 150m of new water main, along with vital new equipment, to support our water supply network in the area and prevent low pressure to existing customers as the community grows.
When will work start, and how long will it take?
We’ll be starting work on Monday 27 July. We expect the work to take approximately three weeks. We’ll do our best to get the work done faster if we can.
Will there be roadworks?
We’ll need to close a section of Hollow Lane, just north of the junction with Graywood Road. A diversion is in place and can be viewed below. This will be signposted for the duration of our works.
Map Key
Red line - Road closure
Blue line - Diversion route along Hollow Lane, Hawkhurst Lane, Moat Lane, Scallows Lane and Waldron Road
This webpage will be updated as work progresses.
Frequently Asked Questions
We do all we can to minimise disruption to the community when laying new water mains and always look to install pipes in locations which will cause the least disruption, such as grass verges and when in a road, as close to the verge as possible.
In the case of Hollow Lane, residents and businesses will still be able to access their property, but we will need to close a section of Hollow Lane, just north of the junction with Graywood Road. A diversion will be in place and signposted for the duration.
Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.
All of these services will still be able to access properties for the duration of our work. Ahead of work starting, we advise these services of our works. Our on-site team will work with providers.
As the work will require connections to the existing network, there will be a short interruption in supply. We will notify you well in advance when this is due to happen if you are impacted by a loss of supply.
Customers with additional needs be it a disability, mental health or financial concerns can sign up to our Priority Services Register to help us understand how we can help you. More information can be found at southeastwater.co.uk/priority
This dedicated scheme webpage will be updated as work progresses, but if you have any concerns during the work, the staff on site will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
If you would like to speak to us direct, please call our advisors on 0333 000 0002 or email us at customerservices@southeastwater.co.uk
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