Water Infrastructure & Supply
Pressing water companies and government to deliver the infrastructure needed to support growth.
Focus
Water supply and sewage infrastructure need to meet current and future needs. There’s a £163 million infrastructure deficit in Basingstoke and Deane, and we’re pressing water companies and government to fund what’s needed. Without proper infrastructure, development can’t proceed sustainably, and existing residents can face problems.
What’s next
- Continuing to press water companies on their capacity and plans
- Pressing Government and County Council to fund infrastructure investment
- Seeking transparency on water and sewage capacity
- Making sure infrastructure is delivered before development proceeds
How to get involved
- Report water supply or sewage issues in your area
- Share concerns about infrastructure capacity
- Sign up for infrastructure and development updates
- Support calls for infrastructure investment
Updates
Pressing for water infrastructure investment
The new Local Plan requires thousands more houses, but existing water resources cannot sustain this growth. There is a £163 million infrastructure deficit that must be addressed. We are pressing water companies, Hampshire County Council, and the Government to fund the infrastructure needed.
Evidence shows that:
- Existing water resources cannot sustain the level of growth being proposed
- Significant investment in new infrastructure would be required
- Local sewage works are under strain and need upgrades to meet future growth
- The growth suggested by Government needs to be factored into water company plans
We are demanding transparency on capacity and pressing for concrete action and investment, not just promises. We need to see infrastructure delivered before development proceeds.
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