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We’re building a 34-kilometre water pipeline between Waddington, south of Lincoln, and Harrowby, east of Grantham.
It will eventually join up with the other planned pipelines to the north and south, forming the network that stretches from North Lincolnshire to Essex.
Update on works
As part of our updated programme, we will be pipelaying until late 2027 before reinstating land from Lincoln to Grantham. When this is complete, we’ll begin commissioning the new pipe.
Supporting works
We are building pumping stations at Waddington and Welby, as well as a storage reservoir in Welby.
Our impact
We continue to minimise our impact on communities and the environment, and work with local communities to deliver a legacy along the route.
If you would like to contact us about the Lincoln to Grantham section of the project, please email strategicpipelines@anglianwater.co.uk.
| What We're Doing | What It Means | When It's Happening |
|---|---|---|
Building completed |
This is where we’ll be laying down the pipe, building pumping stations and storage tanks and connecting everything together. |
Late 2027 |
Restoring the land |
After building and testing the strategic pipe we’ll restore the land. |
Late 2027 |
Commissioning date |
We test water quality and pressure-test the pipeline with full quality assurance. Once complete, the pipeline is sampled and prepared for connection to the water network. |
Early 2028 |
Building completed
This is where we’ll be laying down the pipe, building pumping stations and storage tanks and connecting everything together.
Late 2027
Restoring the land
After building and testing the strategic pipe we’ll restore the land.
Late 2027
Commissioning date
We test water quality and pressure-test the pipeline with full quality assurance. Once complete, the pipeline is sampled and prepared for connection to the water network.
Early 2028