TAP News February 2008
The planning application is proceeding through its consultation phases. On-site meetings have been held with the planning officer and highways personnel. A decision should be made towards the end of March.
The Ecological Survey has been completed and a report published by Wye Valley Surveys. A survey of bryophytes in the Angiddy remains to be carried out in springtime.
The brief for the archaeological survey has been revised in conjunction with Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust. Additional research will be carried over the length of the pipe run. A number of trial pits will be dug along the route of the pipe.
Landowner permission to install the scheme has been received from Tintern Angling Club. A decision from MCC and from the Forestry Commission is expected soon.
Hydrogeneration are continuing to work with the Environment Agency to obtain the Abstraction licence and the Impoundment licence. These should be available by the end of April.
Applications for grant funding for the full cost of the implementation of the project have been submitted to a number of potential funders. A total of £25000 is already approved. Decisions on the remainder are expected by April.
The water flow rate in the Angiddy continues to be measured regularly. The heavy rain through January has resulted in some very high flow rates. Since mid November, the flow rate has not dropped below 300 litres per second. Well in excess of the amount needed to run the project at full output, whilst retaining a good residual flow in the Angiddy.
If you would like to become a member of TAP, the web page includes an application form which can be printed and posted. Membership only costs £1. Alternatively please contact Morris Jones on 01291 689550.
TAP would welcome your indication of support for the project. The Planning Application can be viewed by clicking here. and then entering 1452 in the Application Number field in the window that next opens, then clicking the "Search" button.. Finally, under the heading "Case File", click on the box marked "Comment on application" to enter your comments.
Alternatively, you may write to Monmouthshire County Council, Planning Department at County Hall, Cwmbran NP44 2XH. Quoting the reference number 2007 / 01452
Norman Williams
Marketing & Publicity Director
Tintern Angiddy Project Ltd
Telephone: 01291 680016
E Mail: info@tapenergy.org