We've identified a preferred route for the strategic pipeline and submitted what’s called an Environmental Impact Assessment which is also referred to as a scoping report to the Local Planning Authorities that are affected by the proposed route. This includes South Cambridgeshire District Council, East Cambridgeshire District Council and West Suffolk District Council.  The scoping report allows us to seek early feedback from statutory consultees within the planning framework and to obtain initial views on the route design at this early stage.

It's extremely important, for us, to collate feedback from communities that may be affected by the proposed pipeline scheme. To support this, we're running a series of public information events which we're planning to begin in early Spring 2026. 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 and specialists to ask questions and share your views in person.

Once environmental surveys, ground investigation and engineering works are complete and community feedback has been considered, the final design will be developed. The planning application is expected to be submitted in Spring 2027.

Plans in progress

Scroll through the table below to see the timeframes we’re working to, for delivering this critical infrastructure.  Timeframes may change due to planning approvals or unforeseen construction delays, such as weather conditions.

Building this strategic pipe is just one way we’re planning ahead for the future.  If you’d like to know more about our plans to mitigate challenges that we’re facing in this region and how we’re securing water for the future here.

Get in touch 

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