Work is to begin on an £800,000 project to improve a sewerage system in Wyke to stop homes getting flooded.

Yorkshire Water says the scheme, which starts on Monday, January 7, will “significantly” reduce the risk of properties suffering sewer flooding inside their homes.

Engineering specialists Mott MacDonald Bentley will install a large storage pipe in the field at the back of properties on Rooks Close and Westfield Lane over the next five months.

The pipe will be capable of holding 840,000 litres of storm water during wet weather.

Dominic Cunney, Yorkshire Water’s project manager, said: “This project demonstrates our commitment to playing our part to help reduce the risk of sewer flooding in the region.We understand the project could be disruptive to residents at times and we would like to thank them in advance for their patience whilst we carry out this important work.”