Shrewsbury Town Council had thrown its weight behind the
scheme, which would have brought hydro electricity to the River Severn
at Castlefields.
But it was announced last week that the scheme, put forward by Shrewsbury Hydro Community Interest Company, would not be going ahead following concerns over delays.
The company took the decision after realising it could not guarantee having the scheme completed by March 9, 2018, which would have seen the amount it was paid for electricity produced reduced by half.
Alan Mosley, leader of the town council and councillor for the Castlefields ward said: “It is sad news that the weir hydro project is not going to go ahead.
“It was much welcomed as an important environmental scheme which would also have brought a new fish pass and other amenity advantages.
“The town council has supported the scheme from its inception and has worked hard with all stakeholders to help make it happen.
source: http://www.shropshirestar.com
But it was announced last week that the scheme, put forward by Shrewsbury Hydro Community Interest Company, would not be going ahead following concerns over delays.
The company took the decision after realising it could not guarantee having the scheme completed by March 9, 2018, which would have seen the amount it was paid for electricity produced reduced by half.
Alan Mosley, leader of the town council and councillor for the Castlefields ward said: “It is sad news that the weir hydro project is not going to go ahead.
“It was much welcomed as an important environmental scheme which would also have brought a new fish pass and other amenity advantages.
“The town council has supported the scheme from its inception and has worked hard with all stakeholders to help make it happen.
source: http://www.shropshirestar.com
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