The Afon Conwy is under threat.

tHE aFON cONWY

One of Wales’ most beautiful & ecologically unique free flowing rivers.

RWE Innogy*, a multi-national power company, are attempting to dam it.

*That’s these guys:

Soon this...

Could be this!

RWE say this scheme could generate up to 5MW of power to to go back into the grid.

That’s the same as just 1 of these! and there are hundreds within 50 miles already!

© Hans Hillewaert

RWE want to build:

● A weir. ● 2.5 km of tunnel &

pipeline.● Access tracks.● A turbine station.

The Scheme

Soon this...

The scheme would be built above Conwy Falls.

Removing water from the river for approximately 2km before returning it down stream.

Substantial amounts of water would bypass this...

aND THIS…one of wALES’ DEEPEST and most ecologically unique gorges

It’s a unique eco-systemRWE say that the weir development will improve safety and accessibility for kayakers.

WATER SAFETYEXPERTS DISAGREE

This hydro scheme is a bad idea!

Here’s why...

The Conwy has a unique eco-system

From summer lows, to winter highs, the rain water dependent water in the river supports everything from otters to ancient moss.

Adventure tourism is big business for wales!Adventure tourism brings over £213 million per annum to North Wales.

The river is free flowing but visitors have to stay and eat somewhere!

Local people and businesses don’t want it!The Conwy attracts:

● Kayakers● Photographers● Naturalists● Walkers

All of whom bring trade to the local economy.

Local infrastructure can’t handle construction

Construction will require:

● 12,900 individual HGV or artic’ journeys with no dual carriageway for 25 miles.

● 2 years’ projected disruption during construction could bring misery to visitors and locals alike.

It’s not safe!

● Swift water rescue experts have raised serious concerns over the safety of the weir design.

● A recirculating hydraulic above Conwy Falls increases the danger of the river to kayakers and passers by.

RWE AREN’T PLAYING FAIR!

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WHAT IS BEING DONE?Committed local people are working tirelessly to prevent this tragedy under the banner of Save the Conwy. They campaign via:

● Social Media● Providing a hub for all those who love the river and oppose the scheme to express their

views.● A petition delivered to the Welsh Assembly signed by 6,311 people. ● Leafleting, postcards and raising awareness locally. ● Writing letters of objection and scrutinising RWE plans and submissions.

How can you help?● Follow Save the Conwy on social media (twitter,

facebook, instagram). Latest details on what we all can do are posted there.facebook.com/savetheconwytwitter.com/savetheconwyinstagram.com/savetheconwy

● If you are in Wales write to your assembly member to let them know your dissatisfaction with the scheme.

● Attend the planning meeting at 10am on Wednesday 2nd March at Plas Tan y Bwlch, North Wales where the National Park will give their verdict on the planning application. Show your support for the free flowing river.

save the conwy have the support of...

Janet Finch-Saunders -

Assembly Member

...We hope we can rely on yours as well