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This section introduces the water infrastructure policies. Water is described as a vital resource supporting people, habitats and ecosystems, and managing it properly, especially given climate change, is central to creating sustainable places. The policies that follow aim to reduce flood risk and steer development to appropriate locations, require measures for efficient water use, and ensure developments are accompanied by the necessary water infrastructure.
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3.4 Water Infrastructure
Policies within this section contribute to achieving the following Strategic
Objectives:
SO1. Providing infrastructure in the right place at the right time
SO4. Making effective use of land and natural resources
SO10. Protecting and enhancing our environmental assets and working towards
environmental net gain
3.4.1 Water is a vital resource that supports not just humans but various habitats and
ecosystems, and ensuring it is properly managed, particularly in light of climate change
is integral to the creation of sustainable places. This section includes policies ensuring
future developments reduce flood risk, and are located in appropriate locations;
policies outlining the measures to be incorporated into new development to ensure that
water is used efficiently, supporting our efforts to adapt to climate changes; and
policies ensuring that developments are accompanied by the relevant and necessary
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