£40bn tidal gateway model is on view

A 3D model featuring £40bn plans for a series of tidal gateways linking all North West’s energy sources together is on display in Manchester.
 
North West Energy Squared is a company established to demonstrate the potential impact of building tidal gateways across all the North West estuaries and connecting them by road.

The plans which are part of the North West Energy Squared (NWE²) project have been created with the support of the North West Business Leadership Team (NWBLT) – a group of business leaders from across the region who believe the project will boost the local economy.
 
Under the plans, tidal gateways will be built across the Solway, the Duddon, Morecambe Bay, the Ribble, the Mersey and the Dee with new coastal roads joining them.  The main link road, including roadways on top of the gateways, would run from the South West Scotland coast to North Wales.
 
The 3D model, which was unveiled during last summer’s International Festival of Business in Liverpool, is currently on a tour of the North West with the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) offices in Manchester being its first stop.

The exhibition includes a large interactive, computer controlled relief map of the North West and displays where current energy sources are located as well as possible potential locations for the tidal gateways.  There are also two videos showing existing and potential electricity supplies and the impact of the gateways.
 
In addition to creating jobs through construction and renewable energy opportunities, the tidal gateways will also create enough electricity for about 5mihomes and would serve as a central part of the region’s renewable energy source.
 
Alan Torevell, from NWE², said “NWE² demonstrates that with effective planning and development the region can be at the forefront of sustainable energy production which enhances and supports the regional economy.

“The region is an ideal location for production of ‘green power’ using the tidal gateways as the difference between high and low tide in the region is considerable,” he said. “The bigger the tidal range the more electricity is produced.”
 
Richard Topliss, regional nanaging director of corporate and commercial banking, North for RBS said: “We are delighted to host the NWE² model at our offices.  The model is a fantastic way to showcase how the region will benefit from the plans and bring to life an idea that will enhance local areas in the years to come”.
 
The 3D model is currently on display at RBS’ offices in Spinningfields until March 20.

Members of the public are welcome to meet representatives from North West Energy Squared from Monday to Friday 10 am to 4pm.

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