Severn Trent Water submits planning permit for UK reservoir project

Severn Trent Water has submitted its planning application to Amber Valley Borough Council for permission to build two new service reservoirs near Ambergate in Derbyshire, England.

The project is estimated to cost £30m and will replace the existing 100-year old Ambergate Reservoir which has deteriorated due to overuse.

The two new underground reservoirs will be built adjacent to the existing site near Crich and Fritchley, reports the BBC.

Severn Trent director of water services Andy Smith said, "We have undertaken a number of studies over many years to establish the best course of action and believe that building two new reservoirs on and adjacent to the existing one is the best solution."

Work will be undertaken by a selected partner contractor, following council approval in late 2012 or early 2013 and will be complete by March 2017.

Severn Trent said the new reservoir scheme will help secure long term water supply to more than half a million customers in the East Midlands.

"We understand that a project of this magnitude will have an impact on the community and are pleased that so many local people took the time to respond to the consultation process. We have listened to the concerns raised and are committed to minimising the impact on residents and the environment and providing safe, clean drinking water for the next century," added Smith.