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Start On Site for Stockport Hydro

Construction work has begun at Otterspool Weir, site of Stockport’s first community-owned hydro electricity plant. The hydro, built on an old mill site on the outskirts of Stockport, will generate enough electricity for around 50 homes for the next 40 years or more, and is Greater Manchester’s first community-funded hydro.

“It’s really great news” said Louise Fowler, one of the scheme’s directors. “As a local resident, it’s exciting to think that in a few months Stockport will be generating its own renewable energy. What started as a germ of an idea, thanks to our many supporters, is now really happening”.

The hydro, built on an old mill site on the outskirts of Stockport, will generate enough electricity for around 50 homes for the next 40 years or more, and is Greater Manchester’s first community-funded hydro.

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City south has donated some of their wasteland to be transformed into a community garden. They have chosen a local City South tenant to manage and run this project. We have secured some funding and have the potential for more. We are hoping to launch the secret garden in spring next year. The aim is to get as many local people growing their own food, herbs, flowers trees and much more. We are all going to share skills and knowledge and the potential of permaculture and sustainable living.

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Look out for THRIVE premier - 11.11.11

.. streaming live on the day: ThriveMovement.com