A WASTE water treat­ment plant linked with dead salmon in the River Wye last year is set for a £1m upgrade.

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has announced the investment for Newland waste water treatment works, with the project set to be completed by late March next year.

In June 2016, anglers reported seeing dead fish in the River Wye after sewage discharges below Newland in Redbrook, prompting an investigation by the Environment Agency.

This week, the company said “essential works” as part of the £1m upgrade will “improve the performance of the works and deliver a boost to the local environment.”

It will enhance the quality of treated water leaving the works, and in turn will help boost the quality of water in the River Wye, it added. 

Welsh Water’s project manager, Anthony Mc­Kenna, said: “At Welsh Water, we are committed to ensuring we provide an effective waste water system which gives customers a first class service and protects our valuable environment. 

“Our work at our Newlands treatment works reflects our commitment to reinvest the profits for the benefit of customers and the environment. 

“We appreciate that this kind of work can cause some inconvenience but we will do all we can to keep this to a minimum and would like to thank people for bearing with us whilst we undertake these essential works.”