I WRITE to you regarding the article in the EA on Jan 21 "River running out of water" concerning the Upper Thames Protection Society.

The depletion of water levels due to increasing consumption and the effect of weather conditions should raise concerns regarding the proposed development on the rural buffer of Swindon.

Where will the water come from to serve 1,200 houses and the Bath University at Coate Water plus the Front Garden development and the completion of Abbey Meads?

Perhaps the council would like to tell us before the plans are given to go ahead.

SANDRA MATTHEWS

Coate Lane