Agenda item

Turbine House and Hydroelectric Power Scheme

Minutes:

Decision:

 

That the restoration of the Turbine House and the installation of a Hydropower scheme at Margam Country Park, Margam, be approved.

 

Reason for Decision:

 

To reinstate a 100 year old Hydroelectric System and associated Turbine House, generating onsite renewable electricity, reducing the dependency of imported electricity achieving consequential electrical cost savings, and in addition, the Country Park will improve its carbon performance significantly and become an exemplar for environmental education in respect of hydroelectric power.

 

Implementation of Decision:

 

The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period.