NEWS
ANGLIA WATER PRESS RELEASE
Good afternoon
Our public consultation for the proposed reservoir in the Fens is now open and will run from 30 May until 23:59 on 9 August 2024.
Over the next ten weeks, we will be welcoming feedback from the local community and other stakeholders on our latest proposals, focusing on the following areas:
- Our emerging design for the main reservoir site. This shows opportunities for recreation, wildlife, nature and other features.
- Our early stage proposals for areas of land in the vicinity of the main reservoir site we could need for environmental mitigation and enhancement, construction, and wider uses.
- Our proposals for the associated water infrastructure needed to transfer water from its sources to the reservoir, treat the water, and supply it to homes and businesses.
A range of consultation materials have been published on the project website - www.fensreservoir.co.uk - alongside an interactive map, and clear instructions on how local communities can have their say.
There are a number of ways to provide feedback on our proposals:
- Complete a feedback form online.
- Send an email to: info@fensreservoir.co.uk
- Send a hard copy feedback form (available at community events or request a form by contacting us) or written feedback to us at: Freepost Fens Reservoir
- Calling our freephone number 0800 915 2492 (please note this is a voicemail service and we will call you back).
We will review all of the feedback we receive and consider this alongside further technical work as our proposals develop.
We are holding a series of community events across the region, which will provide an opportunity to engage with the project team - with community webinars also scheduled for those unable to attend in person. Brochures and feedback forms will be available to read and take away. Please find a full breakdown of the event schedule attached.
The reservoir in the Fens is a significant investment in England’s water infrastructure and a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver lasting benefits for people, place and environment.
The new reservoir would store more water so it’s always on tap when we need it, meeting the challenges of a changing climate and a growing population.
If you have any questions about the consultation or project in general, please contact us at info@fensreservoir.co.uk or via our freephone number 0800 915 2492.
Kind regards
Karen Staples     
Stakeholder Lead  
    
Anglian Water and Cambridge Water are proposing a new reservoir in the Fens that will secure water supply to our customers for future generations.    
    
To contact the Fens reservoir team, please email us at info@fensreservoir.co.uk or call our hotline on 0800 915 2492 and leave a message     
    
For any other enquiries about Anglian Water, please visit www.anglianwater.co.uk/contact-us/.    
    
For any other enquiries about Cambridge Water, please visit https://www.cambridge-water.co.uk/contact-us