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Typical Project Progression
Below is a guideline illustrating the typical progression of a project through all phases of planning and construction. Shawater Limited offer expert guidance and assistance at all stages. (Note: Precise schedule may differ depending upon specific circumstances encountered)
| Spring Yr1 | Grid Connection application Produce Scheme Profitability Forecast Install River Level Logger Carry out flow gauging Consult environmental advisors |
| Summer Yr1 | Carry out flow gauging Undertake environmental surveys |
| Autumn Yr1 | Carry out flow gauging Undertake environmental surveys |
| Winter Yr1 | Produce Environmental Statement Carry out flow gauging |
| Spring Yr2 | Finalise Environmental Statement Calculate Abstraction Regime Submit Planning Application |
| Summer Yr2 | Structural Engineering Design Grid Connection Design & Approval |
| Autumn Yr2 | Evaluate potential Contractors, Pre-tender enquiry Obtain quotations for equipment and materials |
| Winter Yr2 | Obtain Abstraction Licence Obtain Planning Permission Appoint Construction Management Team Produce and sign Contract Documents Prepare Construction Method Statement |
| Spring Yr3 | Organise Equipment Storage Appoint Environmental Liaison Officer and Archaeologist Begin Construction |
| Summer Yr3 | Construction Equipment arrivals |
| Autumn Yr3 | Equipment arrivals Scheme Commissioning Power Generation |
| Ongoing | Performance monitoring Environmental monitoring |