Severn Barrage (1 Viewer)

[Gus Horsley]

Back in April (I think it was) there was renewed interest in the construction of a barrage stretching from near Cardiff to Brean Down in Somerset. I haven't heard anything for a while. Could anyone update me as to what the current situation is?

Gus

 

[Tyke]

Hi Gus-the Government has invited tenders for a review of tidal power in UK-pretty much focused on the Severn it seems :-

http://www.forbes.com/business/feeds/afx/2006/10/19/afx3103798.html

Colin

 

[Reay_Bonxie]

I have been given a pile of 30+ yr old 'Birds' magazines to read recently and there is an article that a proposed Severn estuary barrage should be opposed by the RSPB. I assume that bird patterns of behavior and the process of silting up has not changed in them 30 years?

 

[Gus Horsley]

I have been given a pile of 30+ yr old 'Birds' magazines to read recently and there is an article that a proposed Severn estuary barrage should be opposed by the RSPB. I assume that bird patterns of behavior and the process of silting up has not changed in them 30 years?

From what I can gather, the proposal to build a ten mile long barrage, stretching from Cardiff to Weston super Mare, would have an undoubtedly disastrous effect on wildlife. It would also lead to renewed pressure to reopen quarries in the Mendips and Brecon Beacons for the estimated 100 million tons of limestone required to build it.

Gus

 

[Collster]

so many drawbacks i cant see it ever happening

 

[Merlin]

I hope you're right Valley Boy
regards
Merlin

so many drawbacks i cant see it ever happening