Anglian Water has announced a tender for a Major Projects Framework, aiming to facilitate up to £1.5bn ($2.05bn) in investments focused on environmental protection and enhancements.
The initial projects will focus on the company's AMP8 (2025-2030) coastal water improvement initiatives, which are expected to exceed £400m.
These projects will specifically target the reduction of storm spills and bacteriological issues affecting coastal waters.
The framework will also support additional major projects throughout AMP8 and AMP9, focusing on growth and environmental enhancements.
This initiative is part of Anglian Water’s broader £11bn AMP8 investment plan, which aims to strengthen water and recycling infrastructure in the UK.
The coastal waters programme aims to improve environmental conditions and bolster local economies, creating jobs and fostering skills development.
Key investments will occur in regions such as Great Yarmouth and Southend, with over £150m allocated to manage excess flows during heavy rainfall, thus protecting bathing water quality.
In eight other priority areas, including King’s Lynn and Boston, over £250m will be dedicated to improving water quality by reducing storm spills.
Anglian Water commercial operations director Jason Tucker said: “This framework... will deliver cleaner coastal waters and support the growth that communities across the East of England deserve."
Anglian Water's extensive £11bn business plan is already in progress, with more than half of this year's planned investments underway.
Construction teams have initiated over 850 capital delivery schemes since April 2025, including the completion of pipelaying on the southern section of its Strategic Pipeline.
Additionally, the smart meter programme has connected over 1.3 million households, enabling customers to monitor their water usage.
Preparations for the next year's £1.6bn investment programme are also progressing, supported by established capital delivery frameworks.
The East of England, which hosts several rapidly growing cities, will require significant investment in resilient water infrastructure to support major projects, including the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor and Sizewell C.
