Eneraqua Technologies plc announced that use of its Control Flow HL2024 technology has unlocked the development of a large commercial site for one of the Group's Local Authority clients. This builds on the Company's successful net water neutrality programme which has been used to unlock development of new housing. In the UK and Europe, approval of many new homes and commercial developments is being delayed due to concerns on water and nutrient neutrality in the local water catchment area.

In the UK the House Builders Federation estimate this issue is currently delaying approval of some 120,000 new homes. The same concerns also apply to commercial developments with many projects on hold across the UK. Following a successful pilot last year, Eneraqua's Control Flow HL2024®?

products are being used to unlock new homes affected by neutrality concerns. Following extensive long term trials, Control Flow HL2024 products are recognised as delivering long-term water savings by reducing water wastage in the home. On average they reduce water consumption by more than 20%.

By reducing long-term demand from existing homes, Control Flow HL2024®®? products create the headroom needed for new builds. As a result of the water savings achieved, approval has now been given for the first commercial site which was impacted by delays caused by water neutrality issues.

The opening of the 14,500 sq m factory and warehouse development had been held in the planning phase since 2021 due to concerns raised by Natural England of the impact on local water resources. Through an installation programme of Control Flow HL2024 products into existing homes in the area, Natural England has agreed that there is sufficient water headroom and has now signed off on the opening of the development. This is expected to create some 200 new jobs in the area.