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Ainsdale Wastewater Treatment Works

Operational0.3 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 6 September 2019

Technology
Solar
Capacity
0.3 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
United Utilities
Location
NWWA Sewage Treatment Works, Meadow Lane, Halsall, Southport, Merseyside, Lancashire, PR8 3RS, United Kingdom
Planning authority
West Lancashire
Planning application
LCC/2018/0058
First operating
2019

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  • 18 December 2018 Planning application submitted
  • 15 March 2019 Planning permission granted
  • 15 July 2019 Construction started
  • 6 September 2019 Operational

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