Find out all about Portsmouth Water’s plans for a new reservoir at Havant Thicket

Portsmouth Water is planning to create a new reservoir at Havant Thicket – and now is the time to have your say
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Published 3rd Jun 2020, 10:51 BST
Updated 3rd Jun 2020, 12:06 BST
A mock-up of wetlands at the proposed reservoirA mock-up of wetlands at the proposed reservoir
A mock-up of wetlands at the proposed reservoir

Havant Thicket Reservoir would be built on the grassland site next to Havant Thicket, which sits in between Rowlands Castle, Warren Park, Leigh Park and Staunton Country Park, to the north of Havant.

It would be the first reservoir to be built in the South East since the 1970s and able to supply about 160,000 people.

As well as providing vital supplies for the South East, the reservoir will create an exciting new local leisure facility and wildlife conservation area for nearby communities. It also means less water can be taken from the Rivers Test and Itchen, which will be better for the environment.

Portsmouth Water is sharing its plans during a public consultation until June 8, ahead of submitting a planning application later this year. The Havant-based company is really keen to hear the views of its local communities.

A ‘virtual exhibition' is online here where everyone can find out more, ask questions and share ideas and feedback.

A double-page article all about the reservoir was published in The News. To see an e-version of this, click here.

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