South East Water has published the latest presentation slides and draft meeting notes from the Broad Oak Water Stakeholder Advisory Group meeting held on 29 April 2026.
The documents are now available on the project website alongside materials from previous meetings, continuing the company’s commitment to maintaining a public record of discussions and project development.
The Broad Oak Water project represents one of the largest pieces of strategic water infrastructure currently being explored in East Kent. As the project develops, it is expected to raise significant questions around environmental impact, landscape change, biodiversity, public access, infrastructure resilience, and long-term growth planning across the district.
Presentation Slides and Meeting Notes
Presentation slides and draft meeting notes from current and previous Stakeholder Advisory Group meetings can be viewed here.
South East Water has also published a recording of the December 2025 meeting via the same page.
Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Underway
One of the most important updates from the latest meeting is confirmation that South East Water submitted its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping Opinion in December 2025 to the relevant Local Planning Authorities, including:
- Canterbury City Council
- Thanet District Council
- Dover District Council
According to South East Water, the purpose of the scoping process is to identify environmental issues early in the planning process and support decisions intended to avoid, reduce or mitigate impacts.
The associated planning documents can be viewed through Canterbury City Council’s planning portal under reference CA/25/02340
View planning documents on Canterbury City Council’s planning portal
Stakeholder Advisory Group Terms of Reference
The Terms of Reference for the Stakeholder Advisory Group and related sub-groups are available here:
Broad Oak Water Stakeholder Advisory Group Terms of Reference (PDF)
New Stakeholder Sub-Groups Proposed
South East Water is also progressing plans for three stakeholder-led sub-groups intended to focus on specific areas of the project:
Amenity and Access
Focused on opportunities for public access and inclusive design.
Environment and Biodiversity
Focused on habitat creation, ecological enhancement and species protection.
Education and Local Economy
Focused on learning opportunities, tourism and economic benefits.
The company has invited expressions of interest from stakeholders wishing to participate, including nominations for independent Chairs and suggested agenda items.
Newsletter Sign-Up
South East Water has also launched a quarterly “Behind the Reservoir” newsletter intended to provide project updates, engagement opportunities and news as the scheme progresses.
Residents and stakeholders can sign up here:
Broad Oak Water project page and newsletter sign-up
Next Meeting
The next Stakeholder Advisory Group meeting is now scheduled for:
Monday 13 July 2026
4pm to 6pm
Online
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