This is the first look at how a Hampshire treatment works will look after a major redevelopment that promises to get rid of the pong.

The sleek, curved metallic structure is what the revamped Woolston Wastewater Treatment Works may look like – a far cry from the current structure which was first built in 1966.

The proposed scheme aims to reduce the smells coming from the works in Victoria Road, and ensure treated water leaving the site meets new EU standards.

It will also involve a complete redesign of the works to ensure it fits in with the redevelopment of the surrounding area.

Bosses will be the first of two exhibitions tomorrow to provide information about the proposals and to seek people’s views before a planning application is submitted to Southampton City Council later this year.

The need for the revamp is partly due to tighter standards introduced by the Environment Agency on the treatment of wastewater before it can be recycled to be in line with EU regulations.

Mark Thompson, from Southern Water, said: “We must improve the processes at this site so it can meet these new standards. We also need to reduce smells coming from the works which we know can cause problems for residents and businesses nearby. “The end result of the proposed scheme will be a modern wastewater treatment works which will be able to serve Woolston long into the future.

“I hope as many people as possible come to see us at the exhibition so we can tell them about our plans and hear their views.”

The exhibitions will take place at St Mark’s Institute, 37a Victoria Road, tomorrow, between 2pm and 8pm and Saturday, between 10am and 2pm.