Notice

AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited: application made to abstract water

Published 2 June 2016

This notice was withdrawn on

The consultation period for this application has ended. You can view current licences on the Public Registers.

Applies to England

Details of the application

AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited has applied to the Environment Agency for a licence.

The Environment Agency is giving notice of this application (in accordance with Section 37 of the Water Resources Act 1991 and Regulation 6 of the Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006.

The application is for a full licence to abstract water from well points into the localised sands and gravels at Shell Staxton, Old Malton Rd, Staxton, Scarborough YO12 4SB at National Grid Reference TA 02266 79350

The application is to abstract water as follows:

  • 20 cubic metres an hour
  • 480 cubic metres a day
  • 175,200 cubic metres a year

Between 1 April and 31 March inclusive in each year.

The water will be used for remediation of contaminated sands and gravels at the former petrol station. Contaminated water will be removed from the localised sands and gravels, cleaned up, and returned into the same sands and gravels.

How to view the application

You can view the application and supporting documents submitted with it, during normal office hours at the Environment Agency:

Coverdale House
Aviator Court
Amy Johnson Way
Clifton Moor
York
YO30 4GZ

You can view a summary of the application, during normal office hours, on the Public Register at the above address.

How to comment on the application

Send any representation about this application in writing, quoting the name of the applicant and reference number NPS/WR/022114 to the Environment Agency at:

Permitting and Support Centre
Water Resources Team
Quadrant 2
99 Parkway Avenue
Sheffield
S9 4WF

Or by email to: PSC-WaterResources@environment-agency.gov.uk

By 30 June 2016.

For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.