Case Study – Bowden Mill Domestic scale micro-hydro installation at historic mill site•Existing mill in non- operational condition • Salmonid river in National Park • 7m of fall • Very capable owner looking for assistance on technical side•Feasibility study already completed by other firm • hydrological modelling • Costing • Design • Owner wanted extra opinion on design and different layout • WRE provided Flood Risk Assessment • WRE negotiated EA licenses (Transfer license to simplify licensing) • WRE and owner developed detailed design • Agreed schedule & cost • WRE Installed powerhouse equipment and screening • Commissioning•Powerhouse located downstream from original consultant’s plan • Fish screening agreed at forebay with fish bywash • New WRE automatic stainless ste

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