Design & Consenting

When we’ve established that a site is feasible (which in some cases can be very feasible), we like to get stuck into making it real.

Topographical surveys	to confirm exact heads, pipeline route/length etc.
Planning drawings	intake designs, powerhouse designs, general layout
Hydrological analysis	flow gauging, procuring gauging station data, installing flow gauge weirs, spot gauging
Turbine selection	Pelton, Turgo, Crossflow, Francis, Kaplan, Archimedean Screw
Pipeline selection	material and best diameter for scheme
Planning consents	abstraction and impoundment licenses; planning permission; land drainage consent – preparation, submission and liaison with authorities until consent achieved
Commissioning of ecological surveys	includes specialist research into fisheries and bryophyte as necessary
Reports	drafting of all necessary statements including Design & Access, Construction Methodology etc.