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Councillors in Scunthorpe are urging Severn Trent to enhance sewage infrastructure to address capacity issues that could hinder housing developments in the area. Current pumping stations are labeled inadequate, leading to potential restrictions on new projects.

Severn Trent has announced plans to invest £186m in its waste network by 2030, with £21m already allocated to the Scunthorpe-Yaddlethorpe Sewage Treatment Works. Assessments confirm the treatment works can accommodate planned developments beyond 2033, with further reviews of capacity and investment scheduled for 2028.