tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077459781866680731.post6149863591407019930..comments2024-03-19T05:26:17.335+00:00Comments on Natur Cymru - Nature of Wales: Rape of the ValeHuw Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07304485590150468937noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077459781866680731.post-47523821120011680652012-03-13T21:39:46.247+00:002012-03-13T21:39:46.247+00:00As frequent visitors to the Vale of Ffestiniog,one...As frequent visitors to the Vale of Ffestiniog,one of the most beautiful valleys in Snowdonia we are horrified ,also saddened about the horrific scar left by the installation of a 6 inch diameter gas pipeline.<br />On recent investigation we have discovered that the main contractor,Spiecapag a.k.a Entrepose have an interesting environmental track record.<br />Entrepose were convicted and prosecuted by the Environment Agency in 2008 on 18 seperate pollution offences and requested that another 18 offences were taken into consideration.<br />Quote:Ribblesdale Angling Assoc<br />"from the outset and at our first meeting with Entrepose,we highlighted our concerns about the possible siltation effects on the river.When I said my concern was for the river,their reply was"ours for the pipeline".They seemed unaware of the river habitat's sensitivities or even care about the potential damage they could and did do,not only to our fishing but also to the environment. <br />Why was this company given the contract in our beloved Park to do so much damage?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077459781866680731.post-90663738548360626552012-02-19T17:54:04.400+00:002012-02-19T17:54:04.400+00:00Hi Alan, thanks for letting me know. That link sho...Hi Alan, thanks for letting me know. That link should work now. Someone is employed 2 days a week by the National Park to oversee the Snowdonia section but I don't think she'll be able to comment at this stage. Ironically in the Brecon Beacons case, the person who has written an in depth article for Natur Cymru, was involved with planning the pipeline on behalf of National Grid before joining the Brecon Beacons National Park in charge of overseeing it. Poacher turned gamekeeper. HuwAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159310434981579585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077459781866680731.post-24109686649724993192012-02-19T10:59:05.005+00:002012-02-19T10:59:05.005+00:00Hi Huw, thanks for the article/information. You&#...Hi Huw, thanks for the article/information. You're right, I wonder who scrutinizes performance when statements relating to care for the environment have been made? Although there are often lots of "get-outs" as you highlight. One note - the link to the NaturCymru article for 15th Mar takes you to a page that is unreadable for some reason.<br /><br />Best wishes, and thanks for all your great writings and videos on the various platforms.<br /><br />AlanSnowdonRangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16640575139135147341noreply@blogger.com