Southern Water is working towards applying for planning permission for a new source of water supply. The source will be from the River Arun in Horsham District in Sussex.

The scheme involves a new abstraction on the tidal River Arun with a water storage pond, pumping stations and a 1.8km pipeline to the existing Hardham Water Supply Works where the water would be treated.

The scheme would enable Southern Water to pump up to 10 million litres of water a day from the River Arun, which will be vital during times of low river flow and drought.

A planning application is expected to be submitted to Horsham District Council in Autumn 2008. A leaflet providing information on the scheme is available to download from this page. Keep an eye of this website for up-to-date information about the scheme.

Existing view from Manor Farm

View after 15 years from Manor Farm

Existing view from Pulborough Brooks Visitor Centre

View after 15 years from Pulborough Brooks Visitor Centre