Projects · Water
Minworth, Birmingham (source works) to the South East via the Grand Union / Coventry Canals·In developmentWater
Grand Union Canal Transfer (incl. Minworth)
- StagePhase Two consultation closed 2 April 2026; scheme changed since; six-week feedback window on updated scheme to be announced (September 2026)
- Next milestoneSix-week feedback window on updated scheme, then DCO application summer 2027
- Last checked1 November 2026
What has changed on this project, and when
- Next milestone: Six-week feedback window on updated scheme, then DCO application summer 20272 November 2026 · previously: Completion of Phase 2 consultation and progression to DCO development
- Stage: Phase Two consultation closed 2 April 2026; scheme changed since; six-week feedback window on updated scheme to be announced (September 2026)2 November 2026 · previously: Phase 2 statutory (s42) consultation closed 2 Apr 2026; DCO application in preparation; Ofwat RAPID Gate 3 final decisions issued Dec 2025
- Value: Not disclosed2 November 2026 · previously: £510m (Grand Union Canal) + £200m (Minworth section)
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