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We’re running a public consultation from 6 November to 18 December 2023 on our updated proposals for new pipelines that need to be built as part of the Havant Thicket Reservoir scheme - to transport water from Bedhampton Springs to the reservoir, as well as take water out for supply to customers, when required.

We would welcome feedback from as many people as possible to help shape the planning application we will submit to Havant Borough Council next year.

Further information on what we’re proposing and how you can learn more and have your say are set out below.

Why we're consulting

Earlier this year, we showed you our innovative, new plan to tunnel most of the reservoir pipeline route underground, instead of digging up public roads and pavements. By using micro-tunnelling technology, rather than an “open-cut” technique, this new proposal would reduce disruption for you and minimise the impact on your local environment.

Since then, we’ve identified further opportunities to improve the pipeline design. We’re now proposing to install two separate pipelines to pump spring water to the reservoir and draw it out. This would give us another option, in case we need to do maintenance, or want to take water to and from the reservoir at the same time.

What’s more, if Southern Water's Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project was to happen in the future, the second pipeline tunnel could be used. This doesn’t mean the water recycling proposals, which would involve supplementing the reservoir with recycled water, are going ahead.

It’s important to note that the pipelines planning application we're set to submit next year will only seek permission for us to transport spring water from Bedhampton to Havant Thicket Reservoir, and back again.

A completely separate planning application (for a Development Consent Order) needs to be submitted by Southern Water for the Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project. Only if Southern Water received planning consent for the water recycling scheme, would this additional source of water be added to the reservoir. Southern Water will be consulting you on the Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project in 2024.

Consultation information

To find out more about our updated Havant Thicket Reservoir pipelines proposals, you can download a copy of our consultation leaflet, which is being delivered to properties along the proposed pipelines route and includes a feedback form that can be sent back to us by post for free.

We also have an online feedback survey that can be completed by clicking here. Plus, we have provided a Google Earth-style interactive digital map of the proposed pipelines route, so you can view the route in detail.

If you would prefer to meet our team face to face and ask questions about out proposals, we’re also holding two public drop-in events at the following local venues:

  • 10am to 4pm, 11 November 2023, Meridian Shopping Centre, Havant
  • 3-6pm, 16 November 2023, Leigh Park Community Centre, Havant.

All the comments, views and ideas we receive during the consultation will help shape our forthcoming planning application for the reservoir pipelines scheme to Havant Borough Council.

We’re running a public consultation from 6 November to 18 December 2023 on our updated proposals for new pipelines that need to be built as part of the Havant Thicket Reservoir scheme - to transport water from Bedhampton Springs to the reservoir, as well as take water out for supply to customers, when required.

We would welcome feedback from as many people as possible to help shape the planning application we will submit to Havant Borough Council next year.

Further information on what we’re proposing and how you can learn more and have your say are set out below.

Why we're consulting

Earlier this year, we showed you our innovative, new plan to tunnel most of the reservoir pipeline route underground, instead of digging up public roads and pavements. By using micro-tunnelling technology, rather than an “open-cut” technique, this new proposal would reduce disruption for you and minimise the impact on your local environment.

Since then, we’ve identified further opportunities to improve the pipeline design. We’re now proposing to install two separate pipelines to pump spring water to the reservoir and draw it out. This would give us another option, in case we need to do maintenance, or want to take water to and from the reservoir at the same time.

What’s more, if Southern Water's Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project was to happen in the future, the second pipeline tunnel could be used. This doesn’t mean the water recycling proposals, which would involve supplementing the reservoir with recycled water, are going ahead.

It’s important to note that the pipelines planning application we're set to submit next year will only seek permission for us to transport spring water from Bedhampton to Havant Thicket Reservoir, and back again.

A completely separate planning application (for a Development Consent Order) needs to be submitted by Southern Water for the Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project. Only if Southern Water received planning consent for the water recycling scheme, would this additional source of water be added to the reservoir. Southern Water will be consulting you on the Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project in 2024.

Consultation information

To find out more about our updated Havant Thicket Reservoir pipelines proposals, you can download a copy of our consultation leaflet, which is being delivered to properties along the proposed pipelines route and includes a feedback form that can be sent back to us by post for free.

We also have an online feedback survey that can be completed by clicking here. Plus, we have provided a Google Earth-style interactive digital map of the proposed pipelines route, so you can view the route in detail.

If you would prefer to meet our team face to face and ask questions about out proposals, we’re also holding two public drop-in events at the following local venues:

  • 10am to 4pm, 11 November 2023, Meridian Shopping Centre, Havant
  • 3-6pm, 16 November 2023, Leigh Park Community Centre, Havant.

All the comments, views and ideas we receive during the consultation will help shape our forthcoming planning application for the reservoir pipelines scheme to Havant Borough Council.