Canal and River Trust: application made to impound water
Published 21 July 2022
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Details of the application
Canal and River Trust 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 to vary impounding works that are currently authorised under section 25(5) of the Water Resources Act 1991 and the Peak Forest Canal Act 1794 and which obstructs or impedes the flow of Todd Brook at Toddbrook Reservoir, Whaley Bridge at National Grid References SK 00760 81231, SK 00636 81142, SK 00838 80962 and SK 00920 81021.
Water will be obstructed or impeded to allow the construction of a new spillway to complete restoration of the reservoir. You can find more information on the ‘Restoring Toddbrook Reservoir’ project through the Trust’s website: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/where-we-work/north-west/restoring-toddbrook-reservoir
The existing auxiliary spillway will be decommissioned and the crest level built up to the same height as the dam. The current primary spillway to the North of the reservoir will be redesigned, increasing the weir breadth. A second stage will be built 340mm higher to take higher flood flows.
How to view the application
Please contact us via e-mail or use the number below to arrange to see the application documents.
How to comment on the application
Send any representation about this application by email, quoting the name of the applicant and reference number NPS/WR/037385 to the Environment Agency at PSC-WaterResources@environment-agency.gov.uk
By 18 August 2022.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.