Severn Trent plans ‘critical’ extension of water treatment works to safeguard supply to 43,000 Telford homes

Telford & Wrekin Council will soon be considering plans from Severn Trent Water to expand and improve infrastructure at the Rodway Water Treatment Works in Cherrington near Newport.

The expansion is part of the company’s five-year capital expenditure programme, which is attempting to address improvements needed in response to environmental concerns and population growth. 

Work at Rodway includes extending the boundary of the site with documents suggesting its footprint could double in size.

Severn Trent’s Rodway Water Treatment Works in Cherrington near Newport. Photo: Google