Thames Water tenders £6.84 billion contract for construction of reservoir designated as Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project
Thames Water has gone out to tender today with a massive £6.84 billion (inc VAT) contract for the construction of the proposed South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO) in Oxfordshire - now formally renamed as the White Horse Reservoir.
RAPID opens consultation on decision to fund South East Strategic Reservoir Option to proceed towards planning
The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has published its draft decision proposing that the South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO) solution should pass RAPID gate three, a significant milestone of the RAPID gated process indicating the project has reached an advanced level of maturity.
Thames Water to face Judicial Review over proposals for Abingdon reservoir in Oxfordshire
Thames Water is facing the prospect of a Judicial Review over its proposals for a new reservoir at Abingdon in Oxfordshire when the High Court will hear the case on 25-26 June.
Thames Water seeks supply chain engagement with contractors and investors to support development of new strategic reservoir
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.
Government approves Thames Water plan to protect future water resources
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Rt Hon Steve Reed MP, has approved Thames Water’s Water Resource Management Plan (WRMP).
Thames Water starts hunt for earthworks specialists to support construction of new South East reservoir
Thames Water is inviting companies interested in delivering the major earthworks programme for its proposed new reservoir in Oxfordshire to take part in a supplier engagement exercise.
Thames Water flags up potential for Oxfordshire reservoir to create 1000 jobs and boost local economy
Thames Water says the construction of a proposed new reservoir near Abingdon in Oxfordshire, that will secure the water supply of 15 million people, could support around 1,000 jobs and will provide a welcome boost for the local economy.
Thames Water appoints new Programme Partner to support delivery of future water resources
Thames Water has today appointed Turner & Townsend Project Management Ltd, supported by Laing O’Rourke Delivery Ltd and Nichols Group Ltd, to assist with the development of new water supply schemes.
Thames Water – public events for Oxfordshire strategic reservoir consultation begin this week
Thames Water is encouraging customers, communities and stakeholders to have their say on plans for a proposed new reservoir near Abingdon, Oxfordshire; the first community engagement event commences on Thursday 27 June in Sutton Courtenay.
Thames Water wins planning consent for Abingdon strategic reservoir embankment trial
The UK’s largest water company has secured planning approval for a reservoir embankment trial which will inform design plans for a proposed reservoir near Abingdon.
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