Position at September 2008
Present Position:
A desktop environmental impact assessment was completed in August 2007 by the Environment Centre, Lancaster University, relating to two of the proposed developments. Also a desktop feasibility study relating to the extraction of tidal power from the Solway was carried out by the Engineering Dept, University of Liverpool.
A PhD is currently being run by University of Liverpool around the SEG proposal
A unique Scottish – English cross border meeting was held 25th September specifically to look at the possibilities of taking forward the Solway Energy Gateway proposal which would have significant affects both sides of the border.
Those attending the meeting were at a senior level.
The meeting concluded that there was a keen interest from all those present to look at taking the proposal to the next level. A pivotal part of the next step was early engagement with environmental groups who had legislative powers and were key advisors to Government. The meeting wanted to have a full understanding from the environmental partners as to what would be considered 'showstoppers' from the possible development options.
The meeting also requested a clear understanding of the full legislative and planning process that would need to be undertaken on both sides of the border and whether or not one process could satisfy both parties.
The meeting also requested full information on the current economic impact of the Solway.
The above points are to be reported back to a follow-up cross border meeting to be held on 12th December.
Consideration will be given to the funding of a feasibility study which will include a full environmental impact assessment, geological survey, social and economic impact study, power extraction and engineering studies. This would be expected to take two years to complete.
Although apart from the initial press interest a relatively low profile has been kept around the proposal but there appears to be broad community support from those aware of the proposal.
All relevant politicians are aware of the proposal and have expressed support.
The NDA have also expressed support for the proposal.
A desktop environmental impact assessment was completed in August 2007 by the Environment Centre, Lancaster University, relating to two of the proposed developments. Also a desktop feasibility study relating to the extraction of tidal power from the Solway was carried out by the Engineering Dept, University of Liverpool.
A PhD is currently being run by University of Liverpool around the SEG proposal
A unique Scottish – English cross border meeting was held 25th September specifically to look at the possibilities of taking forward the Solway Energy Gateway proposal which would have significant affects both sides of the border.
Those attending the meeting were at a senior level.
The meeting concluded that there was a keen interest from all those present to look at taking the proposal to the next level. A pivotal part of the next step was early engagement with environmental groups who had legislative powers and were key advisors to Government. The meeting wanted to have a full understanding from the environmental partners as to what would be considered 'showstoppers' from the possible development options.
The meeting also requested a clear understanding of the full legislative and planning process that would need to be undertaken on both sides of the border and whether or not one process could satisfy both parties.
The meeting also requested full information on the current economic impact of the Solway.
The above points are to be reported back to a follow-up cross border meeting to be held on 12th December.
Consideration will be given to the funding of a feasibility study which will include a full environmental impact assessment, geological survey, social and economic impact study, power extraction and engineering studies. This would be expected to take two years to complete.
Although apart from the initial press interest a relatively low profile has been kept around the proposal but there appears to be broad community support from those aware of the proposal.
All relevant politicians are aware of the proposal and have expressed support.
The NDA have also expressed support for the proposal.
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