We're proposing a new pipeline to carry water from Grafham to Rede. The 70 kilometre pipeline will be delivered in two stages.  Transferring water from Anglian Water’s Ruthamford South (Grafham) Water Resource Zone (WRZ) to Cambridge Water.  Then on to the Suffolk and West Cambridgeshire (Rede) WRZ. 

In order to meet the immediate critical need for water into Cambridge, Anglian Water are working in partnership with Cambridge Water.  Delivering the first section of the project between Grafham and Cambridge (The Grafham to Cambridge Pipeline Scheme).  This will include a spur pipeline in to Cambridge to supply water into the Madingley service reservoir.

The second section (the Cambridge to Rede Pipeline Scheme) will be delivered separately by Anglian Water at a future date.

Update on project

We've identified a preferred route for the Pipeline.  We've also submitted an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping Report to the Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) crossed by the route; Huntingdonshire District Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council. The EIA Scoping Report provides information about the proposed Scheme.  Setting out the scope and methodology for the environmental assessments we plan to carry out to support the planning application, so that the LPAs can provide their Scoping Opinion.

Environmental surveys, ground investigation and engineering work are ongoing and will feed into the final route.  We intend to submit a planning application in 2026. We always endeavour to minimise our impact on communities and the environment.  Working with local communities to deliver a legacy along the route.

Public information events 

It's extremely important to collate feedback from communities that may be impacted by the proposed pipeline scheme. To support this, we're running a series of public information events. Our events will provide a wide range of tailored information.  Including detailed maps, timelines and FAQ's, where you can speak directly with our project team, ask questions and share your views in person. 

Face-to-face events

• Saturday 8th November, Bar Hill Village Hall, The Spinney, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8SU
• Wednesday 3 December, St Neots Golf Club, Crosshall Road, St Neots PE19 7GE

Online webinar

• Thursday 27 November, (Virtual event)

To check times, help manage attendance and make sure everyone can speak with our team, please confirm your attendance using our online booking form.

If you're unable to attend one of our consultation events, you can still find out more about our proposed route.  View our consultation document library, and complete the online feedback form to share your thoughts with us. 

Get in touch 

If you would like to contact us about the Grafham to Cambridge section of the project, please email: strategicpipelines@anglianwater.co.uk.

Our impact

We always endeavour to minimise our impact on communities and the environment.  Working with local communities to deliver a legacy along the route.