Galliford Try Construction Limited: application made to abstract water
Published 9 October 2026
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Details of the application
Galliford Try Construction Limited has applied to the Environment Agency for a licence.
The Environment Agency is giving notice of this application in accordance with Section 37 of the Water Resources Act 1991 and Regulation 6 of the Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006.
The application is for a licence to abstract water from the area defined by National Grid References SU 38417 21958, SU 38480 21963, SU 38477 21930 and SU 38425 21932 at the South Shaft of Southampton Link Main and to transfer it to the River Medway at National Grid Reference SU 38487 21908 without intervening use.
The application is to abstract water as follows:
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108 cubic metres an hour
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2,592 cubic metres a day
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466,560 cubic metres a year
Abstraction is expected to take place until the end of March 2028.
Dewatering is required to ensure a safe working environment for the construction of an installation project near Romsey, Hampshire.
How to view the application
Please contact us via e-mail or use the number below to arrange to see the application documents.
How to comment on the application
Send any representation about this application in writing, quoting the name of the applicant and reference number NPS/WR/047474 to the Environment Agency at the Permitting and Support Centre, Water Resources Team, Quadrant 2, 99 Parkway Avenue, Sheffield S9 4WF or by email to: PSC-WaterResources@environment-agency.gov.uk
By 6 November 2026.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.