The Grand Union Canal Transfer (GUCT) scheme, which is a joint project between Affinity Water, Severn Trent and the Canal & River Trust, is to host a public consultation event in Hillmorton.

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Affinity Water said: "The scheme will transfer highly treated recycled water from the Midlands to the Southeast to ensure future drinking water supplies for the region, and to strengthen the UK’s water infrastructure. It will recycle readily available treated wastewater, transfer it via the canal, treat it, and supply it to customers’ taps where it’s needed.

"The Grand Union Canal Transfer consultation will run for seven weeks, from the 11th of February to the 2nd of April. During this time, there will be 15 community events, where members of the GUCT team will be on hand to answer questions and give local communities the opportunity to share their views.

The Grand Union Canal Transfer Scheme launches its Phase Two Public Consultation

placeholder image — The Grand Union Canal Transfer Scheme launches its Phase Two Public Consultation

"The public consultation process is a vital step in the scheme’s development as it progresses towards securing a Development Consent Order, an important type of planning permission granted by the government for major, nationally significant infrastructure projects."

The consultation event in Hillmorton will be hosted at the Waterside Pub, on Crick Road, on Friday, 13 March from 12noon-3pm. Members of the GUCT team will be on hand at the event to answer questions and record feedback, ensuring that any suggestions, ideas or concerns are logged and fed back to the appropriate teams and individuals.

Natasha Coackley, Head of Strategic Resource Options for Affinity Water, said: “We’re excited to announce our upcoming Phase Two Public Consultation for the GUCT, a truly innovative and vital water transfer scheme that will provide crucial water resilience for Affinity Water customers, as well as benefits for those living and working along the scheme’s proposed route.

“Engaging with the communities, residents and businesses that will be impacted by the scheme enables us to build a scheme that works for everyone. From identifying opportunities to embed social value in locations along the route, to partnering with local businesses, there are an abundance of opportunities for us to work collaboratively. Our consultation events provide a wonderful platform to explore these ideas and feedback further.”

For more information about the scheme and a full list of the consultation events, please visit: https://guctransfer.co.uk/consultation/