ANGLIAN Water has signed a £1 billion partnership deal to deliver major infrastructure improvements.
The agreement is part of its record £11 billion business plan, which began in April and will run until 2030.
The new contract will focus on supporting growth and environmental targets across the East of England.
Jason Tucker, director of commercial operations for Anglian Water, said: "We’ve put collaboration at the heart of Anglian Water’s infrastructure delivery for more than 20 years, making us true industry leaders in this area.
"This new contract is a hugely exciting new phase, as part of our broader ambition to deliver much-needed investment for our customers into the future."
The partnership includes infrastructure firms AtkinsRéalis, Mace, and Turner and Townsend.
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The 15-year contract, one of the largest of its kind in the UK water sector, will cover the company’s entire capital investment programme and is set to run until 2040.
Major projects include two new reservoirs in the Fens and Lincolnshire, as well as desalination plants planned for Norfolk and Lincolnshire.
The East of England is expected to grow by more than 700,000 people by 2043, with a massive programme of infrastructure and environmental upgrades needed to support this growth.
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