I think I’m at the ***Just build the damn thing and be done with it!*** stage
The third consultation has been launched – see https://fensreservoir.co.uk/
***Another consultation?!?***
Yes – I wrote about the Phase One consultation here back in 2022
In that earlier blogpost I asked:
“Given the volume of earth that has to be moved, will a light rail line be constructed to reduce truck movements?”
To which the answer looks like being ‘Yes’.
Above – Phase 3 Reservoir Site Proposals (2025) p22
If they are going to build a rail link with all of the expense that entails, my take is that the should build one that can be left in place and used to link Chatteris to Ely and March – as I proposed back in 2022.
Rail Future East meets in Cambridge in just over six weeks time
Those of you interested in campaigning to get a Chatteris Rail link, please go to this annual meeting in Cambridge!
Saturday 6th December 2025 – Cambridge at 14:00
The Signal Box Community Centre, Glenalmond Avenue, Cambridge CB2 8DB
More details from Rail Future East here. Also for those of you interested in Cambridgeshire and regional transport issues, see their back copies of newsletters that nearly always have a Cambridge-related issue in them.
Community facilities and wildlife at the proposed reservoir.
They’ve clearly done some thinking on this so do have a look.
Above – The Recreational Hub next to Doddington
Above – the Western Zone connecting the reservoir to Chatteris
Above – the Eastern Zone for wildlife
The brochure goes into more detail so I won’t repeat what it says.
You have until 10 December 2025 to respond via https://fensreservoir.co.uk/
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