The Wyre Tidal Gateway is a tidal hydro energy plant...
The site is located on the Lancashire coast...
The River Wyre estuary is ideal for the Wyre Barrage...
Environmental studies and site investigations...
Tidal gateways provide innovative and environmentally friendly conversion of the power present in tidal range.
The “Wyre” tidal gateway has much more to deliver to this small Northwest area by providing essential flood defences and huge potential for economic growth in multiple sectors including manufacturing, tourism and transport.
The site is located on the Lancashire coast, between the industrial town of Fleetwood to the west and the small rural village of Knott End to the east. This specific site is positively unique, encompassing ideal geophysical and geological features, close proximity to a substantial National Grid connection, and some of the largest tidal ranges in the country.
The River Wyre estuary is ideal for the Wyre Barrage, with its narrow, deep channel and bulbous body; a 600-meter span between its land masses; and an average tidal range of 8.2m and 4.5m during spring and neap cycles respectively, making power generation from this location the most economically viable in UK.
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The Old Post Office
Victoria Street / Albert Sreet
Fleetwood
Lancashire
FY7 6AJ
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