H2O Power Generation Ltd: applications made to impound water
Published 31 May 2018
Applies to England
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Details of the applications
H2O Power Generation Ltd has applied to the Environment Agency for two licences.
The Environment Agency is giving notice of these applications, in accordance with Section 37 of the Water Resources Act 1991 and Regulation 6 of the Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006.
The first application is for a licence to obstruct or impede the flow of the Manchester Ship Canal at Mode Wheel Locks at National Grid Reference SJ 79835 97443.
The second application is for a licence to obstruct or impede the flow of the Manchester Ship Canal at Irlam Locks at National Grid Reference SJ 72895 94077.
In each case water will be obstructed or impeded to facilitate the use of water at a new hydropower scheme.
How to view the applications
You can view the applications and supporting documents, during normal office hours, at the Environment Agency:
Richard Fairclough House
Knutsford Road
Warrington
WA4 1HT
You can view a summary of the applications, during normal office hours, on the Public Register at:
Richard Fairclough House
Knutsford Road
Warrington
WA4 1HT
Online: view and comment on the application using Citizen Space
How to comment the applications
Send any representation about these applications in writing, quoting the name of the applicant and reference number NPS/WR/026974 for Mode Wheel Locks and/or NPS/WR/027251 for Irlam Locks, to the Environment Agency at:
Permitting and Support Centre
Water Resources Team
Quadrant 2
99 Parkway Avenue
Parkway Business Park
Sheffield
S9 4WF
Or by email to: PSC-WaterResources@environment-agency.gov.uk
By 28 June 2018.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.