A YOUNG Delabole man is part of the next generation of water industry professionals in an expansion of South West Water's (SWW) successful apprenticeship programme.

The 22 chosen trainees will work within SWW drinking water and waste water services, along with operation support services. The apprentices will work alongside a nominated mentor whilst studying for a level three qualification from a training provider.

Karl Stone, aged 17, from Delabole, will be working in waste water services in Launceston.

He said: "I like to be hands-on and I like to know that I'm providing something for the South West and something that is essential to communities."

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