£10m plus Thames Water investment set to future proof Haringey’s water network

• Thames Water to start work on water mains replacement scheme in Crouch End, Haringey, as part of an upgrade of over £10m to the network  
• Over 8km of ageing pipes to be replaced to improve resilience and future-proof water supply 
• Two-year project with Haringey Council to improve an area that has been previously susceptible to bursts and leaks 

Thames Water, the UK’s largest water and wastewater provider, is to start work this month on a major upgrade to its London water network with a mains replacement scheme costing over £10m in Crouch End, Haringey. 

The company will replace more than 8km of ageing pipes to reduce leakage and the likelihood of supply interruptions in the future. The area has been susceptible to several burst pipes over the last few years, and the upgrade comes as Thames Water undertakes its biggest network upgrade in 150 years. 

Senior Project Manager at Thames Water, Tom Hutchinson said:  

“Our purpose is to deliver life's essential service, so our customers, communities and the environment can thrive.    

“We have a long-term commitment to improving infrastructure resilience and we’ve been targeting the areas that need upgrading the most, first. It's vital that people have confidence in their water supply and this investment will make a big difference to the area.” 

Thames Water and Haringey Council have worked closely together to minimise the disruption that the work will cause, and resident and business access will be maintained throughout the work. 

Work will be carried out on 29 different streets in total, starting with The Broadway, Crouch Hill, Ridge Road and Oakington Way in February. 

Cllr Seema Chandwani, Haringey Council’s Cabinet Member for Resident Services and Tackling Inequality, said:  

“Water is a fundamental necessity, and this major investment from Thames Water is crucial to strengthening Haringey’s infrastructure and securing a reliable supply for generations. This two‑year programme will significantly improve areas across the borough and deliver the standard of service our residents rightly deserve. 

“We’ve worked closely with Thames Water to ensure that as little disruption as possible occurs during the work, with resident and business access maintained throughout, and amended bus routes are in place and available online.” 

Thames Water has also held a drop-in session on Tuesday 20 January at Hornsey Library for residents to learn more about the work and the long-term benefits of the project. 

The work will be carried out by Clancy, who are delighted to support Thames Water’s network upgrade. 

Construction Manager at Clancy, Jack Lahr said: 

“As the water industry works to improve its resilience and deals with greater demands on its services, we are delighted to support these goals.  Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and collaborative growth will continue to be the driving force in this project and in our relationship with Thames Water.”  

More information on the project is available on Thames Water's website.