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Where on the IoW there is a requirement for sewers? (3,7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

the needles

'where on the iow' is the definition.
(geographical feature off the Isle of Wight)

'a requirement for sewers?' is the wordplay.
'a requirement for' becomes 'the' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'sewers?' becomes 'needles' (I've seen this before).
'the'+'needles'='THE NEEDLES'

'there is' acts as a link.

(Another definition for the needles that I've seen is " Isle of Wight lighthouse location".)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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