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Abingdon Reservoir

  • Government approval paves way for new Thames Water ‘mega-reservoir’ in South Oxford

    Water

    The government has endorsed Thames Water’s plans to manage water supply for the next 50 years, paving the way for a controversial new £1.5bn ‘mega-reservoir’ in South Oxford. Steve Reed, the environment minister, has approved the embattled water firm’s proposal—called its Water Resource Management Plans—in which the firm maps out its strategy to secure the [...]

    Render of the large Abingdon reservoir, which Thames Water want to build.
  • Thames Water ramps up plans for Abingdon Reservoir with public consultation

    utilities

    Thames Water has ramped up its plans for a £1.25bn reservoir in North Oxfordshire to secure its ability to supply growing population levels in London and the South East.

    The Abingdon Reservoir, which could cost up to £1.3bn

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