22 October 2024
This event showcases to the industry, including young professionals, the excitement and opportunity of reservoir programmes across the south east and the crucial role they will play in securing future water resilience.
There is an immediate need to build resilience in the water sector to address pressures on water supplies from climate change, population growth and the impacts of current operations on the natural environment.
Reservoirs are a crucial component in securing resilient supplies and supporting transfer of water. A new potable water reservoir hasn’t opened in the UK since 1992 and with several national significant schemes emerging this panel discussion will explore the strategic need, programme delivery approach, and provision of social value at scale, along with a view of the regulator’s perspective.
All CIWEM and APM members and non-members are welcome to attend this technical panel discussion. There will be opportunities after the presentations and discussion to socialise and network with other professionals in the water and environmental sector.
Part of the CIWEM Water Governance, Water Resources, and Climate Emergency Adaption and Resilience series.
Register for 22 October 2024
5:30 pm - 5:50 pm | Registrations and refreshments
5:50 pm – 6:00 pm | Welcome and Introduction
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Presentations
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm | Panel Discussion
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Drinks reception and networking
9:00 pm | Close
Georgina Seely | Head of Scheme Development | Thames Water
Georgina Seely is Head of Scheme Development at Thames Water. Georgina has worked for Thames Water across their organisation, including roles in their Engineering and Capital Delivery teams, and is now in charge of the scheme development of all SRO’s including SESRO.
Leonie Dubois | Head of Engagement, Land and Consents | Thames Water
Leonie Dubois is currently the Head of Engagement, Land and Consents for Thames Water, responsible for a portfolio of National Significant Infrastructure projects to protect the south east from drought. These projects include a new reservoir, strategic pipelines between water distribution areas and water recycling schemes.
Prior to joining Thames Leonie spent 10 years at HS2 responsible for the engagement and consultation for Phase 2 of the project. Before joining HS2 Leonie was in private consultancy working on a range of infrastructure development projects, advising on the pre application stages focusing on engagement, consultation and land.
As a geographer Leonie is most interested in how major projects have the opportunity to enhance the landscape they pass through and benefit the communities affected. She is passionate about making sure those impacted by a scheme are treated with kindness and respect.
Matt Pluke | Head of Sustainability (Major Infrastructure) | Anglian Water
Matt Pluke is a sustainability leader with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help bring environmental and social prosperity through the development of the Fens and Lincolnshire reservoirs. In his previous role within Anglian Water's Strategic Pipeline Alliance, he delivered an industry-leading carbon reduction strategy for one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects. For nearly 10 years, he led the implementation of Anglian Water's energy strategy, delivering millions of pounds in efficiencies and helping to put the company on course to become net zero.
Jonathan Hillier | Senior Programme Manager (Fens Reservoir) | Anglian Water
Jonathan Hillier is a Senior Programme Manager at Anglian Water, where he is leading the development of the Fens Reservoir and its associated water infrastructure. The Fens Reservoir is a critical new water supply project designed to alleviate abstraction pressures on chalk aquifers, support regional growth and enhance drought resilience in one of the UK’s most water-stressed regions.
A Chartered Engineer and Chartered Environmentalist, Jonathan brings over 25 years of experience in developing and constructing large-scale infrastructure projects, specialising in development management for massive earthworks projects. His career spans project development and delivery roles within mining, aviation and other major UK infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, HS2, Smart Motorways and Hinkley Point C. With tertiary qualifications in hydrology and sustainability, Jonathan is committed to integrating environmental and social considerations with engineering excellence to maximise the project’s offering and ensure that the Fens Reservoir meets its ambitious project objectives.
Roger Lewis | Senior Advisor | The Environment Agency
Roger Lewis is a senior advisor in the Environment Agency Reservoir Safety Team, the Reservoirs Act enforcement authority lead for 2137 large raised reservoirs in England. Roger is a subject matter expert on reservoir safety regulation and legislation. He is a CIWEM member, chartered civil engineer and member of the British Dam Society. Roger will discuss ‘the Regulator’s Perspective’ on the safety considerations for owners, designers and supervisors involved in the construction and maintenance of new dams and reservoirs for the water and environmental sectors.
This event is open to members and non-members of CIWEM and APM.
Please note there is limited capacity at this event. Bookings must be made through 'My CIWEM' using the above booking link and are only confirmed once you have clicked ‘proceed & submit’ in the cart and received a confirmation email. Should you be unable to attend the event after booking, please cancel to allow other delegates to take the place.
If you have any questions about your booking or would like to cancel your attendance, please contact barbara.woods@ciwem.org.
If you have any queries about this panel discussion, please contact Ryan Hawkins at ryan.hawkins@turntown.co.uk.
The event will take place at Turner & Townsend, One New Change, London, EC4M 9AF. The venue is only 2 minutes’ walk from St Pauls and Mansion House station(s) and several bus routes run near the venue.
Access to the office is via the Watling Street entrance.
Travelling to the venue
As part of CIWEM’s commitment to tackling the climate and ecological emergency we would encourage delegates to use the most environmentally sustainable means of transport possible.
By Train and Underground
City Thameslink railway station is the nearest mainline railway station to the Turner & Townsend office and is located at Ludgate Hill, London, EC4M 7JH. Farringdon Station, at Cowcross St, London, EC1M 6BY and Blackfriars at 179 Queen Victoria St, London, EX4V 4DY are close too. Thameslink run trains to all three railway stations for all those coming from outside London.
St Pauls (Central Line) and Mansion House (Circle & District Lines) are the nearest underground stations to the Turner & Townend offices for those travel around or into London.
By Bus
The no. 11, 17, 4, 521 and 56 bus routes run near the Turner & Townend offices.
By foot | cycle
The Turner & Townend offices | are only 9, 12 and 15 minutes’ walk from City Thameslink, Blackfriars and Farringdon railway stations and 3, 5 or 6 minutes’ cycle ride.
By car
If you are coming by car, please consider sharing the journey with others to reduce your environmental footprint.
As this is an in-person event, please remain vigilant to control the spread of COVID-19 and stay safe.
We would request that if you think you might have contracted COVID or have recently had the disease, that you do not attend the event.
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