Severn Trent Water plans Oswestry reservoir

Severn Trent Water is planning to create a new reservoir on the outskirts of Oswestry, it has emerged.

The firm has lodged an application with Shropshire Council for permission to construct the new reservoir, along with a pump kiosk, generator and fuel tank, next to its current reservoir in Mount Road.

The water giant says the reservoir is 'essential' to ensuring a secure water supply to the area.

The new reservoir would be about 46m long, 32m wide and 5m deep.

The report says the new reservoir will provide the additional water storage required to meet future demand and provide up to 18 hours of storage in the event of a supply failure.

Shropshire Council hopes to determine the application by October 3.