Economics
Construction of the hydroelectric plant presents opportunities for local economic benefit and employment. Whilst we must follow current legislation and go through a competitive tender process for each part of the works, it is normal to expect that local suppliers and contractors with appropriate skills will be well placed to win some of these contracts.
npower renewables actively encourages such local businesses to come forward and identify areas of expertise that would be of value to us.
Local tradespeople, shopkeepers and other sectors of the local community could be expected to indirectly benefit at various stages throughout the works.
Community
If granted planning permission, npower renewables, in conjunction with Novar Estates, are planning to buy the salmon fishing rights for much of the River Glass with the intention of gifting these rights back to the local community to be administered through a local community trust.
In partnership with the local angling club, npower renewables is also committed to assessing the maintenance of and/or improvements to the local fishing interests which could be practically achieved as a result of the scheme.
Local Benefits
