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High Court Approves £2.2 Billion Reservoir Amid Ecological Concerns

7/25/2025

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Thames Water's ambitious £2.2 billion South East Strategic Reservoir Option near Abingdon has gained High Court approval, promising to supply water to 15 million people amid growing demand and climate concerns. However, local groups like CPRE Oxfordshire and Safer Waters warn that this project could devastate the area's ecology and threaten livelihoods.

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Thames Water's ambitious £2.2 billion South East Strategic Reservoir Option near Abingdon has gained High Court approval, promising to supply water to 15 million people amid growing demand and climate concerns. However, local groups like CPRE Oxfordshire and Safer Waters warn that this project could devastate the area's ecology and threaten livelihoods.