A £5 million scheme to help alleviate flooding in Brent Knoll and Burnham-on-Sea is 'progressing well' says Wessex Water. 

The new works involve building a new sewage pumping station, installing several new sewers as well as making improvements to the existing sewerage system. 

Andy Roberts, project manager of the new works said the sewerage improvement scheme aims to protect properties within Brent Knoll which had previously suffered from flooding in times of intense rainfall. 

 "Our essential work will help reduce the risk of flooding in the local area by providing extra capacity in the sewerage network as well as improve the reliability of the existing system.  

"We apologise for any inconvenience caused by these essential works and thank residents for their continued patience and cooperation."

Wessex Water says pipework will be installed under the mainline railway north of Stoddens Lane in March which will link up the new pipework from Brent Knoll to Burnham-on-Sea.

Once the works are complete Wessex Water says the temporary compound site near Stoddens Lane will be reinstated to its original condition. 

Wessex Water says work is due to be finished by the end of October 2017.