Representation by Hundred of Wisbech Internal Drainage Board (Hundred of Wisbech Internal Drainage Board)
- Date submitted
- 15 November 2022
- Submitted by
- Other statutory consultees
Our Ref. GM/346/PL/1542 (Please quote this reference on any correspondence) Relevant Representations for Medworth Energy from Waste Combined Heat and Power Facility Development Consent Order at Algores Way, Wisbech - Medworth CHP Limited (MCL) – Summary of comments A. General Comment Advisories on IDB’S/RMA’s, FCERM Strategy, Local Water level and flood risk management arrangements, Guidance on the Boards district and points, Primary Powers including nature conservation duties, Further engagement, Seeking consents and Approval of works. B. The Submission Documents Environmental Statement Chapter 6: Traffic and Transport Operational Design Case – New Bridge Lane (Pages 6.54-6.57) Concerns/Advisories - Road Culvert at Point 31, New Bridge Lane Drain (Points 31 – 43 – 44 – 50) & Other Issues Environmental Statement Chapter 10: Historic Environment Advisory – Guidance on the Boards position. Environmental Statement Chapter 11: Biodiversity Concerns – Species, Habitats, In combination effects, Biodiversity Net Gain and Environmental Assessments Environmental Statement Chapter 12: Hydrology Concerns - Export Grid, Import Water and Export CHP Connections, Connections adjacent to Point 50, Water Resources, Water Quality, Development within the floodplain, Flood Resilience, Construction Phase, Operational Phase and Decommissioning Phase, Groundwater Table/Infiltration Hydraulic Calculations, Long term ownership, funding and maintenance of environmental water management systems Environmental Statement Chapter 14: Climate Advisories – Boards position on climate change and net zero. Concern – The reduction of Greenhouse Gases, the absence of appropriate Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) facilities, appropriate sustainable after uses and carbon reduction measures associated with the proposal as a whole. Environmental Statement Chapter 17: Major Accidents and Disasters Concerns - Water Resources, Water Quality. Combined Heat and Power Assessment Concerns – Proximity to the Boards system, working pressures/temperatures, absence of Health & Safety Guidance/Best practice recommendations. Full 11 page document sent via email to Medworth@planninginspectorate.gov.uk on the 15 November 2022