Essential Water Main Upgrade in East Ilsley This Summer

Thames Water is set to begin major infrastructure works to improve water supply resilience in East Ilsley.

Starting Monday, 23 June 2025, Thames Water will replace ageing cast iron water mains with modern polyethylene pipes, reducing the risk of burst pipes and leaks. The project is expected to last 10 weeks, with completion scheduled around Monday, 2 September 2025.

Project Timeline & Traffic Management

The works will be carried out in two phases:

• Phase 1 (23 June – 29 July): Cow Lane (Abingdon Road to Broad Street) – single-lane closure with managed access.
• Phase 2 (23 July – 2 September): Compton Road (Broad Street to Summerdown Stables) – full road closure with diversion in place.

Thames Water has ensured local residents and businesses are informed by distributing detailed letters outlining traffic management plans.

Community Engagement

Residents and business owners are encouraged to attend the drop-in session on Wednesday, 11 June 2025, at The Swan Hotel car park, High Street, East Ilsley, between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. This session offers an opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with Thames Water representatives.

A Message from Thames Water
“We understand that these works may cause some disruption, and we sincerely appreciate the community’s patience. This investment will help secure a reliable water supply for East Ilsley for years to come.”

For further inquiries, contact Thames Water Customer Services at customer.feedback@thameswater.co.uk or call 0800 316 9800, quoting reference BB01108572.

Read the full letter from Thames Water below for detailed project information.