Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project
A nationally significant infrastructure project in East Hampshire, Eastleigh, Fareham, Havant, Portsmouth, Winchester. Accepted for examination; people can register to have their say.
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Where it is in the process
- Pre-application
- Submitted
- Pre-examination
- Examination
- Recommendation
- Decision due
- Decided
The site
The outline is the boundary the promoter published. It can include cable, pipeline or road routes as well as the main site. 660 hectares inside the published boundary.
What is proposed
The Project comprises the construction, operation and maintenance of the following components: Water Recycling Plant and associated pumping stations. Pipelines between Budds Farm Wastewater Treatment Works and the Water Recycling Plant site. Pipelines between the Water Recycling Plant site and Bedhampton Springs, connecting to pipelines being delivered by Portsmouth Water between Bedhampton Springs and Havant Thicket Reservoir. Pipeline between the Water Recycling Plant site and Otterbourne Water Supply Works. Above Ground Plant comprising Intermediate Pumping Stations and Break Pressure Tanks located along the Pipeline between the Water Recycling Plant site and Otterbourne Water Supply Works. The Project would also comprise the use of the following infrastructure: Havant Thicket Reservoir (which has been consented separately by Portsmouth Water and is currently under construction) for the storage of recycled water. The existing Eastney Long Sea Outfall, Eastney Pumping Station, and associated Eastney Transfer Tunnel for the release of reject water from the WRP site. Pipelines and other related works (which have been consented separately by Portsmouth Water) for the transfer of recycled water and source water between Bedhampton Springs and Havant Thicket Reservoir. The construction and operation of the Project would be supported by other temporary and permanent works. The Project will require the demolition, disassembly and/or temporary relocation of a number of small structures.
Linked planning applications
Council consultations, related applications and requirement sign-offs that quote this project.
- WA010002 · NSIP England · 21 May 2026
Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project
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