Representation by United Utilities (United Utilities)
- Date submitted
- 2 September 2022
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
United Utilities wishes to submit the following to summarise the position to date as we confirm our registration as an interested party for the A66 Northern Trans Pennine Project. The representation is also shared by email to the National Highways email address for the project, A66NTP@nationalhigways.co.uk National Highways have been part of ongoing discussions with United Utilities so will be aware that we have various water and wastewater assets within the boundary of the project, including the access to Penrith Wastewater Treatment Works. United Utilities seeks to continue the partnership with National Highways and associated stakeholders to ensure the safe and sustainable delivery of this project. United Utilities wish to continue the coordinated approach to delivering the scheme to date. We request further correspondence to identify any potential issues and find the appropriate resolutions. The discussions as part of the examination should include: • Statement of Common Ground; • Protective Provisions; and • Any formal Side Agreement (if required) to protect United Utilities assets. United Utilities seeks to support the delivery of the scheme but we are also keen to ensure that our customers are not detrimentally impacted by the development. The services that we provide to our customers and the water quality and environmental standards that we have to achieve must be considered as part of any continuing discussions with National Highways and any associated stakeholders. We trust the above comments are useful in explaining United Utilities’ current position in relation to the scheme to date. If you wish to discuss the contents of this representation in further detail, please do not hesitate to contact the team by email at planning.liaison@uuplc.co.uk. Yours faithfully Planning, Landscape and Ecology United Utilities Water Limited