It is therefore suggested that Policy 4 be amended as follows to ensure it is effective and justified:
‘’Water supply and sewerage network improvements [including the waste -water network,] [text to be deleted] at Whitlingham water recycling centre and, the Yare Valley sewer, 101 and elsewhere [to accommodate growth] [new text] and [where required] [new text] to protect water quality and designated habitats.

We note that the wording of Policy 4 has been amended to address our previous comments and includes reference to the Greater Norwich authorities working together with utility companies including Anglian Water. The wording in the first sentence is consistent with our previous comments and is therefore fully supported.
In addition, we had asked for reference to be made to both the water supply and sewerage networks. It is noted that the text has been amended to refer to this infrastructure as requested. However, the wording as proposed refers to both the sewerage network and wastewater network in the same sentence.
Reference is also made to water supply and sewerage network improvements being required to protect water quality and designated habitats. However, the Habitats Regulations Assessment does not identify an adverse affect on the integrity of Natura 2000 sites assuming that capacity at water recycling centres is addressed. The report does not provide evidence to suggest that water supply and sewerage network improvements present a risk to water quality or designated habitats as suggested.