Anglian Water Interconnector Phase Two (IC2)
Posted on Jul 09, 2026Deliveries underway for a major strategic water infrastructure project
FT Pipeline Systems has begun receiving deliveries of coated and lined steel pipes for Anglian Water’s Interconnector Phase Two (IC2) project, a significant 260km pipeline that will help improve the resilience of water supplies across the East of England.
Designed to transfer water from North Lincolnshire to areas with greater demand including Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex. the project forms an important part of the region’s long-term water infrastructure strategy.
The first shipment has successfully arrived at King’s Lynn Docks, where the pipes are being carefully discharged before entering FT Pipeline Systems’ comprehensive five-point inspection process. In total, FT will supply 34km of 813mm diameter steel pipe, with deliveries split across five vessels scheduled to arrive through to October.
To support efficient quality assurance and traceability throughout the project, the team is also utilising FT Pipeline Systems’ new digital pipe inspection app. The system streamlines inspection, tracking and processing, providing greater visibility and improved efficiency as each delivery is received and prepared for installation.
The IC2 scheme is being delivered by the Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA), a collaborative partnership between Anglian Water, Costain, Jacobs and Mott MacDonald Bentley. Working alongside the alliance, FT Pipeline Systems is proud to contribute to a project that will strengthen regional water security and help ensure reliable water supplies for communities across the East of England for years to come.
