To speed up the development of new water infrastructure, the Regulators Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) was created.

RAPID helps the water sector overcome barriers and tackle long-term water challenges. It is a partnership between Ofwat, the Environment Agency, and the Drinking Water Inspectorate. Development funding is available to water companies progressing strategic solutions through RAPID. A gated process has been designed to ensure the funds are spent on time and to quality standards. Water companies exploring agreed strategic solutions need to submit deliverables at each gate to demonstrate their progress. This is in addition to any planning consents.