The Bristol Port Company Renewable Energy Project

Awarded to: Bernice Roberts

The winner of the Environmental Planning and Protection Award has been announced as Bernice Roberts for The Bristol Port Company Renewable Energy Project. As Principal Environmental Planner with the Landmark Practice, Bernice was responsible for leading and managing the Environmental Impact Assessment, and for preparing information to inform an Appropriate Assessment under the Habitats Regulations, for the installation of three wind turbines at Avonmouth Docks. 

The scheme will provide 15million kilowatt hours of clean energy for Bristol Port

The scheme, which was designed to provide secure and commercially viable energy to meet the Port's needs, has been operational since October 2007.  It will generate 15million kilowatt hours of clean energy for Bristol Port, and provide combined generation sufficient to meet up to 75% of the Port’s electricity demand. Bernice’s prize is a free place at the 2008 Planning Convention in July. 

Commenting on the project, Bernice said: “The Bristol Port Company’s turbines show that wind energy can be harnessed close to sensitive sites and densely populated areas, as long as the challenges of site selection and project design are thoroughly addresses. The Avonmouth wind turbines are the product of the client team working closely with the LPA to bring forward a development that gives both environmental and economic benefits to the local area.” 

Contact: bernice.roberts@thelandmarkpractice.com for more information on the award. A feature on the Network award winners will also be published in Planning magazine, 2nd May 2008 issue.

See coverage elsewhere:
http://www.planningresource.co.uk/news/ByDiscipline/Environment/login/804737/

http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=144913&command=displayContent&sourceNode=241967&contentPK=20465667

The winners of the 2007 Network Awards were announced at "Empowerment and Influence – planning and learning through the RTPI Networks." Many thanks to those members who attended the inaugural Networks conference on the 23rd April – I think most members who attended will agree that the day was a success which we hope to recreate next year! What you had to say about the Joint Networks Conference:

• A very interesting, informative and worthwhile day
• Well worth the £50
• Very inspiring question time
• Going away wanting to make a difference
• Very likely to attend again and to encourage colleagues to do in the future
• This has been an invaluable opportunity to network with a wide range of delegates from different but related backgrounds, skills and experience
• Kelvin’s presentation was an inspiration and a tonic
• Excellent well presented conference – will definitely attend again

To register for information for next year's Networks Conference, please e-mail the Network

Author:

Nicola Gough

Publisher:

The Royal Town Planning Institute

Date:

29-Apr-08

Categories:

Networks & Associations 

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