Water grants 2015: permanent electric fencing (FG3)

Question

Accepted Answer

Farmers and other land managers can apply for water grants.

Read the accompanying guidance to find out more about Countryside Stewardship water grants 2015.

How much you’ll get paid

£4.90 per metre.

This item can be used:

in areas affected by water pollution caused by farming in Catchment Sensitive Farming target areas;
to protect environmental features;
where the fence is not located on historic or archaeological features; and
where a fence is not already part of a grant scheme

This item will help control livestock, manage habitat and protect environmental features.

Applicants must submit dated photographs of the existing site with their application for this item.

Successful applicants will need to:

erect wire fencing at least 1050mm high using a minimum of 4 mild steel or high tensile plain wires;
use straining posts with a top diameter of at least 150mm and 2150mm long, spaced according to the type of wire used;
use struts with a top diameter of least 80mm and 2100mm long, notched into straining posts;
use intermediate posts with a top diameter of at least 63mm and 1700mm long, spaced according to the type of wire used;
install a mains-operated energiser in accordance with the Institute of Electrical Engineers Regulations; and
make sure the work meets relevant British Standards – check the most up-to-date standards

Successful applicants will need to keep:

dated photographs of the fence construction sites taken before and after the work has finished (submit these with any claim and show them on request);
any consents or permissions relating to the work, and show them on request; and
receipted invoices or bank statements relating to the work, and show them on request

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