The weir was built by National Grid’s contractor, J Murphy and Sons, to a Dutch design, with a specific design for this location by Dan Alsop. It will retain and raise water levels in this area of marshy wetland, encouraging wading birds to stay by creating a more reliable feeding and breeding ground.
The idea was proposed during consultation on the Hinkley Connection Project by local resident and North Somerset Conservation Advisor for Natural England Mary Trump, with support from local landowner Stewart Plant and the North Somerset Drainage board.
Preparing London for a more electrified future
I’m working to rewire the country’s capital. The London Power Tunnels project is essentially rewiring the city’s high-voltage electricity transmission system, through a network of new cable tunnels, ventilation houses and substations.
A greener South Wales
I’m responsible for the Zero2050 project, which aims to develop plausible optimised, decarbonisation pathways for the whole energy system in South Wales. This collaborative project is about taking a regional, whole-system approach, with a clear direction for utilities on the opportunities to make a positive contribution to this vision and to wider society.