Grant Scheme to support reservoir managers with the initial supervision and inspection requirements of the Reservoirs Act (Northern Ireland) 2015

Overview

The consultation opens on 23 June and closes at 5.00pm on 16 September 2025.

More details can be found on the consultation page of the Department’s website.

Summary

The Department for Infrastructure is seeking your views on proposals for a grant scheme to support reservoir managers with the initial supervision and inspection requirements of the Reservoirs Act (NI) 2015.

Consultation description

The consultation sets out proposals for a grant scheme to help those reservoir managers that need it with the initial costs of appointing both a supervising engineer and an inspecting engineer to obtain an inspection report, which is a vital first step in implementing the reservoir safety framework provided by the Act. This initial inspection process will assess the condition of controlled reservoirs and identify matters in the interest of safety.

The consultation also seeks views on the proposed criteria for which reservoir managers should receive financial help.

You are invited to access the document and respond online using the link below.

Alternatively, you can complete the Response Form provided and return it to either of the addresses below.

Email:             FloodingandDrainagePolicy@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk

Write to:        

Flooding & Drainage Policy Team

Water and Drainage Policy Division

Department for Infrastructure

1st Floor James House,

2-4 Cromac Avenue,

Belfast

BT7 2JA