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New Roads & Streetworks Act

New bypass being constructedWe follow the process set out in the New Roads & Streetworks Act 1991 (NRSWA) and its code of practice. The code of practice has several stages and each stage must be complete to progress to the next.

Planning your work

If you’re a qualifying highway authority as defined in the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA) and carrying out road works or major highway works in the street, we’ll share the costs of diverting our assets if they’re affected by your work.

Our team are available to help you throughout. Call us on 0345 072 6067 (Mon-Fri 8am-6pm).

Divert a water main

Apply to divert a water main

Working near our pipes

Read our guidance before starting any work