Rectory Hill opened after water pipework installed
Carl Falla from Guernsey Water said: "The ring main is essential island infrastructure, with increased growth and development across the island."Failing to carry out this work now could result in pressure drops and even a loss of supply to thousands in future."He said the project was one of the largest new water infrastructure investments being undertaken by the utility company and was estimated to take between five and seven years to complete - at the cost of about £11m.
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