A £170,000 project to lay 90 metres of new water main across Tilford Road has finished early.

South East Water completed its project to lay the new water pipe across a section of Tilford Road, between Churt Wynde and Green Lane, Churt and into its reservoir along Tilford Road, in the second week of October.

During the work, a temporary road closure was in place for three weeks followed by temporary traffic lights.

South East Water project manager Jeremy Dufour said: “I would like to thank local residents, businesses and motorists for their patience and co-operation while work took place on this important scheme.

“The new water main will improve the capacity of the water network as the community grows, secure future water supplies, improve water pressure and reduce the number of bursts which can be disruptive to local residents.”

The company say the scheme forms part of a £424 million investment programme until 2020.