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Delamere residents invited to learn more about £260m Vyrnwy aqueduct

10 Mar 2026

United Utilities is inviting residents in parts of Cheshire to learn more about its plans to upgrade an aqueduct that runs through the county. 

Residents in Delamere, Hatchmere and Frodsham can find out about latest phases of work that are due to be carried out on the Vyrnwy aqueduct that will help to safeguard water supplies for decades to come. 

The Vyrnwy aqueduct transports drinking water from Lake Vyrnwy in Wales to a million customers across Cheshire and Merseyside. A £260m investment to upgrade 110km of drinking water pipes through the Vyrnwy Aqueduct Modernisation Programme (VAMP) started in 2023 and is due to be complete in 2028. 

Work is currently underway between Tarpoley and Norton, upgrading 52.8Km of pipeline. Construction is already underway in parts of Tarporley, and works to relocate 120m of pipe on the junction of Blakemere Lane, Delamere Road, Ashton Road and School Lane will start on 30 March. Customer water supplies will remain uninterrupted while the work is carried out, and pedestrian access will remain in place throughout the works, and a clear diversion route for traffic has been advertised.

United Utilities has also been working closely with Delamere Community Association to support local investment, by carrying out upgrades to the community centre carpark and supporting with Spring bulb planting, new community signage and sponsorship for charity events.  While the works continue, environmental improvements will also be delivered in partnership with Littlewoods (Bowyer's Waste), which will include vegetation chipping and drainage improvements.

United Utilities has organised five events for the community to find out more information about the project and ask any questions they may have.  

The Carriers Inn, Delamere Road, Hatchmere, WA6 6NL

  • Tuesday 17 March 2026 between 4pm and 6pm
  • Tuesday 5 May 2026 between 4pm and 6pm

NCK Centre, Norley Road, Norley, Frodsham, WA6 8NE

  • Tuesday 21 April 2026 between 2pm and 4pm

Delamere and Oakmere Community Centre, Station Road, CW8 2HU

  • Tuesday 28 April 2026 between 5pm and 7pm 

Plans can be found online on United Utilities’ website where there is a virtual exhibition.

It comes as United Utilities is making great progress on the largest investment in water and wastewater infrastructure for a century.  The company is spending more than £13bn to protect and enhance over 500km of rivers, lakes and bathing waters whilst safeguarding drinking water supplies for millions of customers.