A three-year project to re-lay water mains through a Wigan community is set to conclude within weeks. The work, replacing old pipes in Lowton and Golborne first began in 2007 as part of United Utilities’ multi-billion-pound project for the whole region. Like Standish, the two towns have been affected by closures and traffic light-induced jams [...]

In a blast from the past an ancient bridge was revealed in Tanners Lane, Golborne, during road works in mid December 2008. Peter Franzen continues… The structure was exposed by United Utilities workers during routine water pipe replacement works. When further problems arose the road was again dug up and the structure was again exposed. [...]