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14/08/2024
Thames Water's Oxfordshire Reservoir Scheme Aims To Create New Jobs
Thames Water’s Oxfordshire reservoir project is set to create jobs and stimulate the local economy.
The construction of a proposed new reservoir near Abingdon in Oxfordshire, that will secure the water supply of 15 million people, could support around 1,000 jobs.
Forecasts show that around 930 construction, design, and management roles would be required to support the proposed reservoir’s construction. The total number of jobs could rise to 1,340 at peak construction in 2031/32.
If planning consent is granted, analysis suggests that a broad range of roles would be needed, spanning 28 occupational groups and representing 166 occupations. This includes jobs in logistics, plant operations, surveying, and civil engineering.
Lesley Tait, Strategic Partnership and Legacy Manager for Thames Water said: "Whilst the principal driver for our new reservoir is to safeguard the water supply of 15 million people, there are wider benefits and opportunities from investing in this nationally significant infrastructure project, including job creation and boosting the local economy.
"In the months and years ahead, we will continue to engage and listen to the local communities who will play a part in shaping our design proposals.
"Our ambition is to work with communities and stakeholders across the region to maximise the potential for new skills, education and employment opportunities, alongside the wider leisure, recreation and tourism offer."
The construction of a proposed new reservoir near Abingdon in Oxfordshire, that will secure the water supply of 15 million people, could support around 1,000 jobs.
Forecasts show that around 930 construction, design, and management roles would be required to support the proposed reservoir’s construction. The total number of jobs could rise to 1,340 at peak construction in 2031/32.
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If planning consent is granted, analysis suggests that a broad range of roles would be needed, spanning 28 occupational groups and representing 166 occupations. This includes jobs in logistics, plant operations, surveying, and civil engineering.
Lesley Tait, Strategic Partnership and Legacy Manager for Thames Water said: "Whilst the principal driver for our new reservoir is to safeguard the water supply of 15 million people, there are wider benefits and opportunities from investing in this nationally significant infrastructure project, including job creation and boosting the local economy.
"In the months and years ahead, we will continue to engage and listen to the local communities who will play a part in shaping our design proposals.
"Our ambition is to work with communities and stakeholders across the region to maximise the potential for new skills, education and employment opportunities, alongside the wider leisure, recreation and tourism offer."
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