Kier Infrastructure and Overseas Limited: application made to abstract water
Published 15 May 2025
Applies to England
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Details of the application
Kier Infrastructure and Overseas 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 to vary licence serial number SW/044/0059/012 to abstract water from underground strata comprising of Tidal Flat Deposits at National Grid Reference SY 94215 86900 (approximate centre of abstraction area) at Arne, Warham, Dorset for the purpose of dewatering.
The variation applied for is to:
(1) increase the abstraction quantities:
| From: | To: | |
|---|---|---|
| 114,912 | 372,557 | cubic metres per year |
| 36 | 72 | litres per second |
(2) amend the abstraction period from April to October inclusive, to all year.
Kier Infrastructure and Overseas Limited originally applied to reduce the size of the licensed abstraction area. During the determination of the application this has been revised, reverting back to the original size of the abstraction area as per the current licence. Therefore the only changes as part of the latest application is those specified in (1) and (2) above.
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 in writing, quoting the name of the applicant and reference number NPS/WR/043506 to the Environment Agency at the 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 12 June 2025.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.