ICE comments on the Independent Water Commission's final report

In response to the Independent Water Commission’s final report, Sam Gould, director of policy and external affairs at the Institution of Civil Engineers said: 
 
"The Institution of Civil Engineers welcomes the Water Commission’s comprehensive and unflinching report. Managing complex systems like our water networks requires a systems-based approach, long-term planning, and significant investment. The report acknowledges that bills will rise, but services need to improve as a consequence. This is essential for rebuilding public trust in the water industry.
 
"The commission's report sets out practical reforms: from a new national strategy and regional planning authorities to a single regulator and a stronger focus on maintaining assets and adapting infrastructure for climate change. Addressing these complex issues is going to be a big job, and the ICE is ready to support efforts that turn these recommendations into meaningful change."

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