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.

Portsmouth Water has issued a Periodic Indicative Notice inviting suppliers to submit Expressions of Interest in a contract for watercourse restoration and improvements worth an estimated £4.1 million.

Portsmouth Water is progressing work on its Havant Thicket Reservoir project - work is taking place on and around site in April and May.

Ofwat has published its final decision confirming that it will allow an increase in totex funding for Portsmouth Water's Havant Thicket Storage Reservoir to £339 million from the £123.6 million first outlined at PR19.

Portsmouth Water has appointed Future Water MJJV Limited to build the flagship Havant Thicket Reservoir in southern Hampshire – a contract worth £167 million. In addition, a new £41 million tunnelled pipeline, running to and from the reservoir, is set to be installed by Ward & Burke Construction Ltd.

Ofwat has launched a consultation on its response to Portsmouth Water’s request for funding of £370.4 million of totex for the period 2020-2030, an increase of £235.1 million on the £123.6 million funding allowed in final determinations in PR19, for the Havant Thicket Winter Storage Reservoir.

Southern Water has launched a public consultation on its plans for new sustainable water sources to protect Hampshire’s iconic chalk streams and maintain supplies for customers.

Portsmouth Water is carrying out work on and around the Havant Thicket Reservoir project site in March, April and May.

Work is set to begin on Havant Thicket Reservoir this September, subject to Portsmouth Water receiving final permission to start the flagship project.