Library Weir Fish Pass Construction, Aberdare

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The South East Wales Rivers Trust are seeking contractors who will construct a fish pass facility at the Library Weir, Aberdare with the aim of providing access for migratory fish (salmon, trout, eels) along the River Dare. The fish pass will comprise of two reinforced concrete pre-baffles, and associated structures, situated in the river channel downstream of an existing weir (NGR SN 99926 02578). Modifications to the existing weir, through the creation of a notch, will also be required. The work will involve operating in the river channel and thus require diversion of flows whilst construction work is taking place through the provision of a coffer dam. The work will be undertaken in compliance with the conditions of our planning permission, Flood Risk Activity Permit and agreed temporary works (to be determined) and in accordance with the construction drawings already produced by the Trust, our design consultants (Hydromatch) and subsequently approved by NRW. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=163686.