A LAKE District landmark is set to feature as the focus of a guest lecture.
On May 4 at 4pm, Carl Sanders and John Butcher from United Utilities will deliver a presentation entitled Thirlmere – past, present and future, capturing both the history and the future plans for Thirlmere reservoir.
United Utilities is delivering a new water pipeline between Thirlmere and West Cumbria, including a £300m investment in new pipelines, pumping stations, underground service reservoirs, a valve house and a water treatment works, air valves and washout points. The scheme will create 400 jobs over four years with construction set to begin next year.
The free lecture is open to members of the public and will be given at the University of Cumbria's Ambleside campus. Email carol.milnes@cumbria.ac.uk to book a place.
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