A WATER company has assured residents on Canvey they will face minimal disruption during repair work on a main sewerage pipe.

Anglian Water has started work on an aging sewer in Long Road, but the company has now said the work will only affect residents in Thorney Bay Road and Thames Road.

Work on the sewer, which runs from Long Road pumping station to the wastewater Ttreatment works, is necessary to provide a good service.

Anglian Water spokeswoman Collette Nicholls said: "Some residents may find they have no access to their driveways as a result of the work, but they will be notified and access should only be restricted for one day."

Work is expected to last until September 2008.