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This website has been created using the best information available to GARD at the time of its compilation. The opinions expressed are based on GARD’s perception of the issues involved and the stance taken by Thames Water with regard to their proposal to build an Abingdon Reservoir. The views expressed in this website, which GARD reserves the right to change ahead of the Inquiry, cannot necessarily be taken, therefore, in whole or in part to represent GARD’s position at that Inquiry. |
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ABOUT GARDThe Group Against Reservoir Development, GARD, exists to question and challenge Thames Water’s proposal to build a massive Abingdon reservoir, and equally importantly, to promote better options. These have been thoroughly researched, are technically supported and would cost substantially less than TW’s reservoir. GARD’s approach is based on technical, scientific, and engineering principles backed by expert independant water resources advice provided by leading authorities. To date, GARD has drawn its support mainly from the local communities of Steventon, the Hanneys, Drayton and Marcham, the villages which bound Thames Water’s proposed reservoir. Because its cost impact would, however, extend to all TW customers, GARD is seeking to broaden its membership much more widely, and is actively seeking to attract new members. The GARD committee members are: Nick Thompson CBE, FICE, Brigadier Retd. Hon Chairman Michael Robson OBE, Retd Director, British Steel plc. Hon Vice Chairman Nick Rogers Hon Treasurer Lesley Lovell BA Hons. Hon Secretary David Bowen Retd Professional Power Engineer (Generating Industry) Glynn Davies BSc (Mineral Engineering). Company Proprietor Colin Grace Degree in Engineering. Head of Family Engineering Company Ian Moodey Retd REME AQMS(WO2) Avionics Don Summers HNC Nuclear Research, AERE Harwell/Culham Chris Wilding PhD, MSc, CPhys, M Inst P Wren Wooster UK AEA Engineering, Design Engineer Oxford University, Farmer, CPRE Planning Officer (Retd)
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