Bexley trunk main installation
We're installing a new transfer water main between Oxleas Wood and Farningham Hill. The new main will provide capacity for forecast growth in the area.
As part of the project, we're also building a new water booster station at Bexley WTW. The North Orpington WTW will be decommissioned as part of the project. This will be offset with the new transfer water main.
When and where we'll be working
We'll be working in phases from February 2026 and expect to finish in January 2030. Please note that dates may change slightly, depending on site conditions and progress.
Our working hours will be Monday to Friday 8am until 5pm. Weekend or night working may be required occasionally. If this happens, we’ll let you know in advance.
How this may affect you
You may be affected by our work during this time, such as traffic disruptions and road closures.
We are also anticipating extra vehicle movements and noise. We’ll do our best to minimise this and may install sound barriers where needed.
Resident and business access will be maintained where possible. Where not possible, we'll reach out to customers to arrange alternative routes. Emergency access will always be prioritised.
Traffic and road disruptions
The following roads will be affected during our scheduled work:
- Bellgrove Road
- Betterton Drive
- Bexley Lane
- Bursdan Close
- Central Avenue
- Faraday Avenue
- Hatherley Crescent - work starting April 2026
- Hollies Avenue - work starting April 2026
- Junction of Blackfen Road
- Longlands Road
- Longmead Drive - work starting February 2026
- Old Farm Avenue
- Riverside Road
- Welling Way
- Wellington Avenue
- Westwood Lane
- Willersley Avenue - work starting April 2026
- William Forest Lane
Longmead Drive
Work will take place from 9 February to 31 October 2026.
- Road closures will be in phases, expected to last four to six weeks
- Access to driveways will be restricted
- To help with parking, yellow line parking restrictions will not be enforced during this time
- Refuse collection will continue as normal
Get in touch
If you have any questions, you can call us on 0800 316 9800. Please select option one and quote: BB01303969. Alternatively, you can email us.