Thames Water has today launched an 11-week public consultation as it progresses plans for a nationally significant reservoir that will secure water supply for the South East of England, including 15 million Thames Water, Affinity Water and Southern Water customers.

The West Country Water and Environment regional group has launched its public consultation on a proposal for the Cheddar 2 Reservoir and Transfer Project – the new reservoir and pipeline will play a pivotal role in creating a sustainable and resilient water supply for over 100,000 people in the West Country.

Another major milestone has been reached at the £24.8 million Leigh Flood Storage Area (FSA) scheme after a new central gate, the second of three new gates, is installed as part of works to increase its capacity.

Environment Secretary Steve Reed is highlighting the Havant Thicket reservoir as a prime example of how £104 billion in private sector investment into water—the largest since privatisation—is driving forward major infrastructure projects and creating over 30,000 jobs across the country.

Southern Water is inviting people in Hampshire to give feedback on the updated plans for the Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project.

Thames Water is seeking early market engagement with the supply chain and investors for its proposed new reservoir in Oxfordshire - the water company is encouraging interested parties to register their interest in participating in an event in March.

Uisce Éireann has officially marked the completion of a major €19 million investment in Co. Meath which will enhance the security and resilience of the water supply and deliver considerable benefits to the local community and economy.

A new reservoir, new pipelines and a new advanced water recycling centre form part of a transformational £1.5 billion investment plan that Essex & Suffolk Water have outlined in order to ensure the region, the driest in the country, has enough water for residents and businesses.

Ground has officially been broken on the UK’s first new reservoir to be constructed in over 30 years. Once complete, Havant Thicket Reservoir will hold up to 8.7 billion litres of water.

NI Water is progressing work on a £2 million investment at Lough Island Reavy Reservoir, Kilcoo, County Down.