Abberton enlargement moves forward

Construction work on the UK’s largest reservoir project in 25 years could start as early as 2010, after Northumbrian Water formally submitted its plans in December.

Essex and Suffolk Water’s plans to enlarge the existing reservoir at Abberton by 58% have taken an important step forward, as plans for the extension were submitted to the relevant planning authorities in December.

The company, which is owned by Northumbrian Water, has been working on the project for 15 years, during which time it examined a range of ...

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