
Securing water supplies
Millions of pounds have been invested across the Isle of Wight to secure the island’s water supply for future generations.
The largest scheme in recent years was a £15 million project to replace two pipelines which run under the Solent and transfer water from the mainland. Find out more.
In Cowes, work has finished on a £3 million scheme to reduce the risk of sewer flooding in High Street. Sewers were increased in size and a stormwater storage tank built to help prevent flooding to properties and roads during heavy rain.