The government has fast-tracked two large reservoir projects in East Anglia and south Lincolnshire to enhance England's water supplies as climate change poses threats. Declared 'nationally significant', these projects will bypass local planning objections, yet they may take over a decade to complete. Water Minister Emma Hardy highlighted the urgency of securing water for future generations. With projections indicating hotter, drier summers and rising demand from population growth, these reservoirs are crucial to mitigate drought impacts, though no new major reservoirs have been completed since the sector's privatization in 1992.
The government's new reservoir projects aim to fast-track planning to ensure a stable water supply amid rising temperatures and population demands.
Water Minister Emma Hardy emphasized the need to 'secure our water supply for future generations' through faster planning processes.
Local objections may be overridden, raising concerns about public support as the reservoirs won't open until 2036 and 2040.
Dr. Glenn Watts noted that these reservoirs are crucial for resilience against drought in a region that currently faces high water demand.
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