Welsh Water’s largest infrastructure projects announced

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has launched consultations on the largest infrastructure project in the company’s history – the Cwm Taf Water Supply Strategy.
The plans will modernise the drinking water network across South Wales, replacing century-old treatment facilities and increasing clean water storage capacity.
Welsh Water’s proposals involve building a new water treatment works at Dan-y-Castell Farm in Merthyr Tydfil.
The plans also include a new pumping station at Pontsticill, to replace the existing water treatment works at the site.
Proposals include upgrading the existing Llwyn-onn Water Treatment Works, which will allow the decommissioning of Cantref Water Treatment Works that was originally built back in 1926.
Welsh Water will need to deliver both proposals to meet their legal duty to upgrade the water treatment processes in the area.
This investment is an opportunity to future-proof water services in the area, ensuring a resilient, sustainable supply of safe clean drinking water for nearly half of the company’s customers.
Ian Christie, Managing Director of Water, Asset Planning and Capital Delivery at Dŵr Cymru said: “We’re facing a critical water security challenge in Wales. Ageing infrastructure can’t meet modern challenges – this strategy is a once in a generation opportunity to change that.
“We must ensure we can continue to provide a safe, reliable supply of drinking water every day of the year to our customer base in the face of climate change, population growth, and ageing infrastructure.
“This is about turning a century-old system into a 21st-century solution. The plans are now open for consultation, and we want to hear your views.
“We’re keen to hear from our customers and the local communities about how we can maximise environmental and community benefits and minimise disruption.”