TAP News May 2008
Project Update
The Planning Application and Environment Agency licence applications are proceeding through their consultation phases. It is likely to be July or August before the Environment Agency investigations are completed. All necessary data has been submitted by TAP.
TAP has now received conditional permission to install the scheme from all 3 landowners affected by the scheme. The major conditions being the granting of planning permission and the issuing of Environment Agency licences.
As a result of the recent dry weather the water flow rate in the Angiddy has fallen to its lowest level since mid November. During this 5 month period the scheme would have run continually at maximum output. At the current level the scheme would be operating at 75% of its maximum output. This fits well with the prediction that the scheme could achieve full extraction/power for 45% of the year, a depleted extraction/power for 42% of the year and no extraction/power for 13% of the year, whilst leaving an adequate residual flow in the Angiddy.
An assessment of how many trees in the Angiddy Valley are vulnerable to damage, or will need to be removed when the project is implemented, was carried out at the end of April. A report will be issued in mid May.
During the summer months further environmental surveys will be carried out. These will concentrate on seasonal elements, e.g. aquatic invertebrates, crayfish, etc.
Further details about the project can be seen under the other headings on the web page. If you would like to become a member of TAP, the web site includes an application form which can be printed and posted. (Click on 'Application Form' in left margin.) Membership only costs £1. Alternatively please contact Morris Jones on 01291 689550.
Please help
Letters in support of the Project could be helpful to the success of the Planning Application. 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