The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust: application made to impound water
Published 5 June 2019
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Details of the application
The Wildfowl & Wetlands 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 for a licence to obstruct or impede the flow of drains feeding Boat House Sluice at National Grid References SD 42318 14915, SD 42395 14516 and SD 42405 14394.
Water will be obstructed or impeded to create a conservation area.
The capacity of the reservoir at overflow level will be 34,815 cubic metres.
Further details are: The proposal is to install 3 penstock structures which will hold back winter water levels within the drains and ditches on Martin Mere land until summer each year when water levels will be reduced.
How to view the application
You can view the application and supporting documents, during normal office hours at the Environment Agency:
Lutra House
Dodd Way
Off Sedlee Road
Walton Summit
Preston
Lancashire
PR5 8BX
You can view a summary of the application, during normal office hours, on the Public Register at:
Lutra House
Dodd Way
Off Sedlee Road
Walton Summit
Preston
Lancashire
PR5 8BX
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/029884 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 3 July 2019.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.