Anglian Water wetland creation

Dronesmart Global were tasked with capturing the creation of a wetland for Anglian Water One Alliance, following the transformation of a flat field into a three-cell wetland with central pond. Planting out happened at the end of September 2025 and we look forward to returning during 2026 and early 2027 as this becomes a fully-functioning site.

The conventional approach to reducing phosphorus, iron dosing, would have needed major civil works, a new concrete base, modifications to the existing process, and an ongoing supply of iron chemicals. This would create ongoing costs, increased carbon emissions from deliveries, and higher operational complexity.

Instead, the team chose to challenge convention by developing Anglian Water’s first Integrated Constructed Treatment Wetland (ICTW) as a nature-based alternative. The final design created a three‑cell wetland covering 18,320m² (around 2.5 football pitches). See the case study here.

It is a beautiful site, situated in rolling countryside.