Guernsey Water to Commence £11m Ring Main Project

An £11 million undertaking is scheduled to begin, designed to “future-proof” water provisions for Guernsey’s northern parishes. The primary water conduit, which a Guernsey Water spokesperson characterized as “the motorway of the water network,” is nearing its maximum operational capacity. This situation is attributed to ongoing development across the island. The company cautioned that a failure to expand the main’s capacity could result in reduced water pressure or even a complete interruption of supply. The completion of this project is anticipated to span five to seven years. Its initial phase will involve the closure of Rectory Hill for a six-week duration, with its reopening planned just before Christmas. Carl Falla, Guernsey Water’s capital delivery manager, stated: “We plan decades ahead to make sure we meet demand for water and that’s exactly what we’re doing here.” He further noted that: “Over the last five years, we have already seen issues with growth and development impacting certain areas.” Falla elaborated that while “we have been able to resolve these with network reconfigurations, we need to invest on a larger scale to future-proof the water distribution system.”