The Arkwright Society Limited: application made to impound water
Published 8 June 2023
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Details of the application
The Arkwright Society 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 licence to obstruct or impede the flow of the Bonsall Brook at Cromford Mill at National Grid Reference SK 29840 56970.
Water will be obstructed or impeded to generate hydro-electric power from the wheelpit and reinstate a waterwheel to demonstrate the original technology used at the site. All water will be returned to the River Derwent via a tunnel connected to the wheelpit.
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/034218 to the Environment Agency at: PSC-WaterResources@environment-agency.gov.uk
Online: view and comment on the application using Citizen Space
By 6 July 2023.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.