Notice

Hochtief (UK) Construction: application made to abstract (take) water

Published 10 June 2015

This notice was withdrawn on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

Hochtief (UK) Construction 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 the River Loddon and associated tributary at Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9BP at National Grid References SU 74051 67856 and SU 74329 67799.

The application is to abstract water as follows:

  • 6 cubic metres an hour
  • 60 cubic metres a day
  • 12,000 cubic metres a year

For all year abstraction up to 17th April 2016.

The water will be used for dust suppression.

1. How to view the application

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

Kings Meadow House
Kings Meadow Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 8DQ

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

2. How to comment

Send any representation about this application in writing, quoting the name of the applicant and reference number NPS/WR/019607 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 8 July 2015.

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