Water Minister visits Cheddar to see Cheddar Reservoir 2 site

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Water minister Emma Hardy MP has visited Cheddar today to view the proposed site for the Cheddar Reservoir 2, due south of Cheddar, between Sharpham Road and the B371.

Hardy is keen to point out that the reservoir is needed to ensure the south west doesn't run out of drinking water during dry spells.

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