South West Water teams up with local artist as its new customer van hits the road

South West Water’s new customer van is touring the region, wrapped in artwork celebrating iconic landmarks across Devon and Cornwall.

Designed by Anna Fitzgerald, a Devon-based artist who is known for her expressive paintings, the design features many images which represent things we all love about the South West.

From Powderham Castle and Plymouth Hoe, to Lands’ End, cider orchards and wartime dugouts – her design reflects what makes the region truly special.

Anna, who worked closely with South West Water to create the van’s design, said: “I’m a passionate community artist and love collaborating with businesses who want to engage the public in new and imaginative ways. The South West region has such a unique spirit, which is why working with South West Water on this great opportunity was a truly fun and explorative process for us all.”

The van, which will be visiting various locations, will give customers the opportunity to meet South West Water experts to ask any questions and discover more about South West Water’s plans for local improvement.

South West Water is also inviting customers to suggest future locations for the van, as the company looks to continue its programme of community engagement sessions across the region.

Dani Twelvetree, Head of Customer Communication and Engagement at South West Water, said: “We are very excited to introduce our customer van, which gives us a chance to meet with our customers and for our team of passionate colleagues to connect with people face to face, understand their priorities and learn more about what matters most to them.

“Since December, we’ve met with around 650 customers at 15 community roadshows, from the coasts of Cornwall to the heart of Devon. The approach is about doing more than ever to show our customers just how much we care about the communities in which they live and work.”

People who would like the South West Water team to visit their area can get in touch with the team via email at   WaterFuture@southwestwater.co.uk