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Community feedback shapes Thames Water’s proposals to safeguard London’s drinking water supply
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Community feedback shapes Thames Water’s proposals to safeguard London’s drinking water supply

The UK’s largest water and wastewater company has announced today (17 September 2024) that it will make further changes to its proposed London drought resilience project in response to feedback from customers.

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Thames Water appoints new Technical Partner to boost London’s resilience to drought
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Thames Water appoints new Technical Partner to boost London’s resilience to drought

Thames Water is working in partnership with Jacobs Mott MacDonald joint venture to help deliver the Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) project.

Thames Water secures government approval on plans to protect future water resources
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Thames Water secures government approval on plans to protect future water resources

Thames Water has secured government approval of its Water Resource Management Plan (WRMP), which sets out its strategy to provide a secure and sustainable water supply for the next 50 years.

One week to go: Customers and communities encouraged to have their say on new Oxfordshire reservoir design proposals
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One week to go: Customers and communities encouraged to have their say on new Oxfordshire reservoir design proposals

The UK’s largest water company wants to gather feedback from communities across the South East on its proposals for a new reservoir in Oxfordshire.

Summer 2024 Reservoir Newsletter
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Summer 2024 Reservoir Newsletter

Read our Reservoir Newsletter to stay informed on the latest project developments and be part of the conversation about this crucial project to help secure local and regional water supplies.

Thames Water begins the search for earthworks specialists to support construction of the South East’s new reservoir
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Thames Water begins the search for earthworks specialists to support construction of the South East’s new reservoir

Companies interested in delivering the major earthworks programme for Thames Water’s proposed new reservoir in Oxfordshire are invited to take part in a supplier engagement exercise.

Thames Water’s Oxfordshire reservoir aims to create jobs and boost the local economy
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Thames Water’s Oxfordshire reservoir aims to create jobs and boost the local economy

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 begins clay compaction trial works for Oxfordshire reservoir
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Thames Water begins clay compaction trial works for Oxfordshire reservoir

Thames Water begins a six-month trial today (Thursday 1 August 2024) to test the clay conditions on land south of Hanney Road, at Cow Common, where a vital new reservoir is proposed to be built.

Thames Water appoints new Programme Partner to support delivery of future water resources
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Thames Water appoints new Programme Partner to support delivery of future water resources

New Programme Partner appointed to support delivery of future water resources

Following community feedback Thames Water announces design changes to its Teddington Direct River Abstraction project
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Following community feedback Thames Water announces design changes to its Teddington Direct River Abstraction project

Thames Water is updating designs for its proposed Teddington Direct River Abstraction project

Introducing the Summer 2024 TDRA Newsletter
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Introducing the Summer 2024 TDRA Newsletter

Stay informed on all the latest information on our plans to help future-proof London’s water supplies with a new abstraction, supported by water recycling, on the River Thames.

Public events supporting Thames Water’s Oxfordshire reservoir consultation begin this week
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Public events supporting Thames Water’s Oxfordshire 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.

Thames Water appoints new Technical Partner for reservoir
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Thames Water appoints new Technical Partner for reservoir

Arup Binnies joint venture sign contracts with Thames Water's Strategic Resource Options team

Thames Water accelerates plans to secure South East's future water supply
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Thames Water accelerates plans to secure South East's future water supply

Thames Water has launched a public consultation on proposals for a new reservoir near Abingdon in Oxfordshire, a nationally significant infrastructure project that is vital to securing the South East’s future water supply.

Thames Water secures planning consent for reservoir embankment trial
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Thames Water secures planning consent for reservoir embankment trial

The UK’s largest water company has secured planning approval for a reservoir embankment trial.

Introducing the Spring 2024 Reservoir Newsletter
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Introducing the Spring 2024 Reservoir Newsletter

Stay informed on all the latest information about proposals to build a new reservoir in the Upper Thames catchment.

Thames Water awards Programme Partner framework to support future infrastructure delivery
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Thames Water awards Programme Partner framework to support future infrastructure delivery

Thames Water has carried out a Programme Partner Framework procurement exercise to support the delivery of its Strategic Resource Options (SRO) Programme.

Thames Water awards Technical Partner Framework to support future infrastructure
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Thames Water awards Technical Partner Framework to support future infrastructure

Thames Water has concluded a Technical Partner Framework procurement exercise to support the delivery of its Strategic Resource Options (SRO) Programme.

Thames Water invites Oxfordshire residents to find out more about ambitious water supply plans
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Thames Water invites Oxfordshire residents to find out more about ambitious water supply plans

Thames Water is inviting its customers, communities and stakeholders to find out more and discuss plans to protect future water resources across Oxfordshire and the South East.

Thames Water hosts public consultation and community information events on Teddington Direct River Abstraction Project
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Thames Water hosts public consultation and community information events on Teddington Direct River Abstraction Project

Thames Water will be hosting four community information events across South West London to share and discuss its plans to provide a secure and sustainable water supply for the next 50 years.

Thames Water showcases plans to protect future water supply across the South East
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Thames Water showcases plans to protect future water supply across the South East

Thames Water is inviting communities, customers, and stakeholders to find out more and have their say on its proposed new schemes and projects, designed to protect water security for future generations.

Thames Water submits plan to address future water supply challenges
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Thames Water submits plan to address future water supply challenges

Thames Water has published its Statement of Response, and revised draft Water Resources Management Plan.

Your water, your say: share your thoughts on Thames Water’s draft business plan
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Your water, your say: share your thoughts on Thames Water’s draft business plan

The UK’s largest water company is inviting customers, communities, and stakeholders to share their views and help shape its draft business plan for 2025 – 2030.

Final call to have your say on the future of water supply in the South East of England
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Final call to have your say on the future of water supply in the South East of England

Thames Water is encouraging customers, businesses and communities to have their say on our future of water supply.

Thames Water launches major public consultation on the future of water supply in the South East of England
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Thames Water launches major public consultation on the future of water supply in the South East of England

Thames Water is holding a public consultation on a proposed strategic plan for future water supply, the draft Water Resources Management Plan 2024.

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