£137m Havant reservoir project out to bid

It is the first new strategic water resource, and corresponding pipeline, in the South East for decades and promises work packages totalling just over £137m.

Assuming planning permission is granted, construction work should start in 2024 on the five-year long project.

The two main packages of work include an £88m contract for main reservoir construction and up to £49m of water pipeline work.

The main pipeline job involves construction of a 4.6km long 1200/700m diameter bi-directional pipeline running from Bedhampton pumping station to the Havant Thicket Reservoir, expected to cost £31m.

The highest scoring four tenders for this job will also be admitted to a framework to deliver a series of other pipeline work associated with the new reservoir.

This includes the Farlington to Nelson pipeline worth £14.5m and associated reservoir pipeline jobs of £3.1m.

One of the framework firms could also replace the selected main pipeline contractor in the event of early contract termination.

The reservoir will also act as as a new recreational facility with a visitor centre, and network of paths for walkers as well large wetland habitat on the reservoir’s northern edge.

updated: 05/01/2021