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Pre-applicationDams and reservoirs· WA010004

Fens Reservoir

A nationally significant infrastructure project in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Fenland, Huntingdonshire, Kings Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, Peterborough, South Cambridgeshire. The promoter is consulting and preparing its application.

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Where it is in the process

  1. Pre-application
  2. Submitted
  3. Pre-examination
  4. Examination
  5. Recommendation
  6. Decision due
  7. Decision made

The site

The outline is the boundary the promoter published. It can include cable, pipeline or road routes as well as the main site. 4,777 hectares inside the published boundary.

What is proposed

The proposed development involves the construction, commissioning and operation of a new reservoir with an approximate capacity of 55 million cubic metres (Mm3), together with its associated water infrastructure.

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