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montyburns95 :
The Labour government is fast-tracking the construction of nine new major reservoirs across England by 2050. This massive £7.9 billion water infrastructure project is the first of its kind in over 30 years.These new water storage facilities will hold massive amounts of water to prevent shortages during hot, dry summers.Where are they being built?First Phase: Planning is being fast-tracked for two major reservoirs in Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire (which includes a huge new reservoir near Abingdon, Oxford).Other Sites: Additional projects are planned in Somerset, Hampshire, Kent, Suffolk, and the West Midlands.Why is this happening?The UK hasn't built a major reservoir since 1992. Over the decades, the population has grown and climate change has led to more unpredictable weather. These new projects aim to secure water supplies for 750,000 homes. They also unlock land to allow for the construction of tens of thousands of new houses.If you want to know more, I can tell you:Which specific projects are planned closest to your local areaWhy some of these projects are facing local oppositionHow these reservoirs help the UK handle climate changeLet me know what you would like to explore next.Labour to build new reservoirs for the first time since 199229 Jan 2025 — Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed the development of new fewer than nine new reservoirs unlocking some £7.9 billion in investment. by Jack Peat. 2025-01-29 13...The London EconomicLabour Government steps in to build new reservoirs for the first time ...29 May 2025 — Labour Government steps in to build new reservoirs for the first time in 30 years.
2026-07-17 06:42:57
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Avery Smart Being🧘♀️💖🙏 :
It’s not benefits, it’s PIP, for disabled people only!!
2026-07-16 15:04:48
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Phil :
Britain must be way ahead at the top of the league for failing to prepare, not just water, with everything, back to the water as you say we are surrounded by water , it’s a complete joke
2026-07-17 06:41:26
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Jules :
And, apparently these data centres will use the same amount of water as 50k houses! And you know damn well, they will have priority… 🤷🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️
2026-07-17 06:17:07
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sqreeves :
Typical of our backward illogical country, and who pays the price? Us as usual, as long as they get their money they couldn’t care less 😡
2026-07-16 16:32:42
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paulhackett583 :
Only saying this the other day. They've been on about global warming for years but no new reservoirs.
2026-07-16 16:09:09
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davidbull92 :
How about these Data centers using more water than the public!
2026-07-16 17:20:53
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H1970G :
One of the main problems is that water companies are just there for their shareholders and their pockets! They are not investing and aren't bothered if we fail!
2026-07-16 15:59:36
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Lee White480 :
Totally agree with you, although There’s a new reservoir being built near Havant (Portsmouth) at the moment
2026-07-16 15:07:49
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officialmary62 :
John perhaps we vote you in as PM
2026-07-16 16:15:55
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claudia :
Data centres I believe use an awful lot of water
2026-07-16 15:45:37
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bawbag :
because theyre privately owned not public
2026-07-16 16:40:54
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Barry Burns :
Didn’t you investigate how many closed in the past or since it was gifted from government
2026-07-16 15:23:41
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Colin :
its worse than that ..they have actively closed reservoirs because they needed serious repairs due to no maintenance being done on them ..all cost cutting to pay bonuses and dividends my area had seven ..now just the two biggest are left ..we never had water outages ..now its every year because the network dosnt have enough resilience
2026-07-16 16:00:46
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Shirley :
they managed to build data centres though
2026-07-16 15:11:17
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gracefully365 :
Every year Thames water bill goes up and it’s a huge bill a huge increase. Do the job you’re paid to do with your huge salaries and bonuses. Why should we lose all our expensive flowers and shrubs it’s outrageous.
2026-07-16 18:26:41
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A :
why? because its gone into greedy pockets instead!!!! but there's nothing we can do
2026-07-16 14:58:26
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Jane Holden :
Spot on 👏👏
2026-07-16 15:02:03
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Sarah :
Also you can fill up your swimming pool if you use it for worshipping purposes 😡🤦♀️😡, what is going on 🤪😩
2026-07-16 20:24:47
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PHil morgan :
two getting built as we speak one in cheddar and one downing kent
2026-07-17 09:34:11
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PHil morgan :
oh and have a look at how much water is needed for data centers enough for 50000 houses a day
2026-07-17 09:36:41
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Stephen Suttie :
Also agree you John, but they are trying to get permission for one near Abingdon Oxfordshire.. But as usual lots of objections!!!
2026-07-17 10:52:26
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BIG AL :
Privatisation!
2026-07-17 01:27:33
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Paul :
no because the ceo's of the water companies all they interested in is their bonus that they get .
2026-07-17 01:01:43
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DOG SOLDIER :
Technology has caused so many issues, a jet washer uses a lot and many people have one
2026-07-16 15:35:17
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