The Afon Conwy in the Snowdonia National Park is under threat. Since 2013 RWE have been pursuing plans to dam, divert and draw power from the river. This has the potential to ruin its delicate eco-system. A team of local people are fighting the development under the banner of Save the Conwy. The National Park's verdict on the propose scheme will be given on the 2nd March. Here's what you need to know and why this should be opposed.

1. The Afon Conwy is under threat.

2. tHEaFONcONWY
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:

3. Soonthis...
Could be this!

4. RWE say this scheme
could generate up to
5MW of power to to go
back into the grid.
That’sthesameasjust 1ofthese!
andtherearehundredswithin50milesalready!
© Hans Hillewaert

5. RWE want to build:
● A weir.
● 2.5 km of tunnel &
pipeline.
● Access tracks.
● A turbine station.
The Scheme

6. Soon this...
The scheme would be
built above Conwy
Falls.
Removing water from
the river for
approximately 2km
before returning it
down stream.
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waterwould
bypassthis...
aNDTHIS…
oneofwALES’DEEPESTandmostecologicallyunique
gorges

7. It’s a unique eco-system
RWE say that the weir
development will
improve safety and
accessibility for
kayakers.
WATERSAFETY
EXPERTSDISAGREE

8. Thishydroschemeis
abadidea!
Here’swhy...

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

10. Adventuretourismisbigbusinessforwales!
Adventure tourism
brings over £213 million
per annum to North
Wales.
The river is free flowing
but visitors have to stay
and eat somewhere!

11. Localpeopleandbusinessesdon’twantit!
The Conwy attracts:
● Kayakers
● Photographers
● Naturalists
● Walkers
All of whom bring trade
to the local economy.

12. Localinfrastructurecan’thandleconstruction
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.

13. It’snotsafe!
● 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.

14. RWEAREN’TPLAYINGFAIR!
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15. WHATISBEINGDONE?
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.

16. Howcanyouhelp?
● Follow Save the Conwy on social media (twitter,
facebook, instagram). Latest details on what we
all can do are posted there.
facebook.com/savetheconwy
twitter.com/savetheconwy
instagram.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.

17. savetheconwyhavethesupportof...
Janet Finch-
Saunders -
Assembly Member
...Wehopewecanrelyonyoursaswell