South West Water owner taps investors to fix infrastructure after sewage spills

South West Water owner taps investors to fix infrastructure after sewage spills

Pennon, the parent of South West Water, announced a £550 million cash call to fund upgrades after recent sewage leaks. The company also reduced its dividend as part of a plan to improve service reliability for customers and local communities. The financing will be sourced from existing investors to address aging infrastructure and meet regulatory expectations.