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Addressing water scarcity in Greater Cambridge: update on government measures

An update on measures to increase the long-term water supply in Greater Cambridge, and to address water scarcity issues in the short-term.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Published: 6 March 2024

Applies to England

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Addressing water scarcity in Greater Cambridge: update on government measures

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This paper provides an update on measures announced at Autumn Statement 2023 to address water scarcity in Greater Cambridge in order to support the sustainable growth of the city. It sets out a plan to ensure the long-term water supply of the area, and to address water scarcity issues in the short-term so that development currently stalled can proceed. It is published alongside a joint statement issued by MHCLG, Defra, the Environment Agency and Greater Cambridge councils (Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire districts).

Published 6 March 2024