WORK is expected to start this summer to alleviate flooding problems in Barrowford.
North West Water hopes the construction of a sewage pipe to take excess water from the village will begin in July.
A trial hole is to be dug in the Lee Street area later this month and Pendle Council, the police and the contractor will discuss the closure of Gisburn Road and diversions during construction work.
Nelson and Colne College will site a pumping station in its grounds to divert flood water from the sewer into Pendle Water downstream of the village.
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