We're waiting for SWW's modelling results

On 24 March we asked South West Water to share the results of their modelling. We need this work to understand how the proposals could affect the shellfish waters at Sandy Bay and Lyme Bay.

South West Water has confirmed that the modelling is now underway and that they will send us the results by 29 May. We can’t open the consultation on their permit application until we have all the evidence we need to judge it properly. This means the consultation will begin after we receive the modelling results, and we have had time to review them.

We know this delay is frustrating. We feel it too. But it’s essential that we get this right. These waters matter — for wildlife, for local livelihoods, and for the quality of Exmouth’s bathing waters. We need the full picture before we make decisions that protect them.

We’ll share the next update as soon as we have more information.