Greenwich mains replacement
We're upgrading a section of clean water pipe in Greenwich, south-east London.
This is part of our biggest upgrade programme in 150 years, to improve water supply across the region. The works will reduce leaks and bursts, causing less disruption to our customers. This £9.8 million investment will enhance network resilience for generations to come.
When and where we'll be working
Work starts in November 2026 and is expected to complete in November 2029.
The first roads we're working on are:
Plum Lane
Start date: 2 November 2026
Road closure: on Plum Lane with a signposted diversion route
- Phase 1 from Brinklow Crescent to outside 152 Plum Lane for around 4 weeks
- Phase 2 from outside 152 Plum Lane to outside 2 Brinklow Close for around 4 weeks
- Phases 3, 4 and 5 to be confirmed
Warland Road
Start date: 2 November 2026 for around 6 weeks
Road closure: on Warland Road with a signposted diversion route
Mereworth Drive
Start date: 2 November 2026
Road closure: on Mereworth Drive with a signposted diversion route
- Phase 1 from 61 to 49 Mereworth Drive for around 4 weeks
- Phase 2 from 49 to 19 Mereworth Drive for around 4 weeks
- Phases 3 and 4 to be confirmed
Over the course of the project, we'll be working on the following roads:
- Ankerdine Crescent
- Brent Road
- Cantwell Road
- Dallin Road
- Donaldson Road
- Dothill Road
- Eglinton Hill
- Garland Road
- Hatton Close
- Hinstock Road
- Mayplace Lane
- Mereworth Drive
- Moordown
- Nithdale Road
- Olven Road
- Plum Lane
- Rowton Road
- Shrewsbury Lane
- Warland Road
How this may affect you
To carry the works out safely, road closures will be in place. Follow on-site guidance for diversions. Traffic lights will also be used to help control the flow of traffic. We will try to keep disruption to a minimum and thank you for your patience.
Get in touch
If you have any questions, please call us on 0800 316 9800 or you can email us. Please quote reference: BB01941073.