en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has stated that Portsmouth Water's Havant Thicket Reservoir project exemplifies a model of collaboration within the water sector, a model deemed crucial for achieving the UK government's strategic infrastructure goals.

In its "State of the Nation 2026" report, ICE identified collaboration as an area requiring significant strengthening for UK infrastructure, particularly against the backdrop of a £725 billion project pipeline planned for the next decade.

The report emphasizes that the delivery model established by Portsmouth Water—a powerful alliance between the client, contractor, and supply chain—is an example that needs to be widely replicated. This is vital for achieving the government's target of delivering nine new reservoirs within 20 years.

Bob Taylor, CEO of Portsmouth Water, said: "We are proud that Havant Thicket Reservoir is being held up as an industry exemplar. By establishing a framework of trust and collaboration between us, Future Water, and the supply chain teams, we have demonstrated that large-scale engineering can progress hand-in-hand with environmental protection."

The main contractor for the reservoir construction is Future Water MJJV Ltd, a joint venture between J T Mackley & Co Ltd and Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK.

Ward & Burke is responsible for pipeline design and construction, while Binnies provides panel engineer services under the Reservoirs Act 1975. AtkinsRéalis acts as the design guardian, having completed the preliminary design and planning permission in 2020. Mott MacDonald provides an expert panel for independent review.

As the first new reservoir built in the UK in over 30 years, this environmentally-focused project will play a significant role in protecting two rare Hampshire chalk streams by providing a sustainable water supply.

This flagship project is being built and operated by Portsmouth Water, with costs being recovered through phased payments on Southern Water customer bills.

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