| 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 bryophytes as necessary |
| Reports |
Drafting of all necessary statements including Design & Access, Construction Methodology etc. |
