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Report FRS18197/R1 Removing or repurposing redundant reservoirs. Information and source document on discontinuing, abandoning or repurposing UK reservoirs
Publication Year
2024
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Sets out the steps to be considered when evaluating the options to remove or repurpose redundant reservoirs. Covers: legal overview and definitions; Reservoirs Act 1975; Reservoirs (Scotland) Act 2011; Reservoirs Act (Northern Ireland) 2015; other legislation to consider; optioneering; options; planning, procedures and permissions; remedial works; and long-term management.
Author
Atyeo, M. et al
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