Two projects to future-proof Isle of Wight water mains are set to be completed several weeks early.
Southern Water is upgrading some 6,000m of pipes – some dating from the mid-Victorian period – on Horsebridge Hill, Newport and Elenors Grove, Fishbourne.
Over the course of 2026 it will replace another 7,000m across the Island, reducing the need for emergency works due to bursts, and interruption to supply, as well as cutting leakage.
Early completion dates
The company has today shared that the Horsebridge Hill works are set to be completed three weeks ahead of schedule on 27th March, and the works in Elenors Grove should be wrapped up a week ahead of time, on 20th March 2026.
SW: We thank people for their patience while we complete the final stretch
A Southern Water spokeswoman said,
“Our mains replacement projects in Horsebridge Hill and Elenors Grove are progressing well, with both projects set to be completed ahead of schedule.
“Our experienced teams have been working extended hours and at weekends to get these schemes finished as quickly and efficiently as possible, assisted by traffic management that has allowed long, uninterrupted trench runs.
“We know these works have been disruptive to Island residents and thank people for their patience while we complete the final stretch.”
News shared by Southern Water media team. Ed
