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Reservoir Safety - reforming the safety regime and modernising legislation for England
20 July 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the need to reform and modernise the reservoir safety regime in England following Professor David Balmforth’s independent review.
Action Requested
The Government has accepted the recommendations and will commence a programme of work, including consultation in 2023/24, legislative proposals thereafter, and regulatory reforms such as improved enforcement options, regulation of small raised reservoirs, and risk classification development.
Key Facts
- The Reservoirs Act 1975 needs reform to support modern safety practices.
- Around 500 small raised reservoirs pose risks to local communities if unregulated.
- A free registration scheme for owners of small raised reservoirs will be introduced in 2022/23.
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