Detailed Design & Construction Submission for Works AFFECTING BW (DCA)
Definition
Works affecting BW: Works on BW property (i.e. the land (including land covered with water), Waterway, property, sub-soil and air space owned and/or managed from time to time by British Waterways), or where works have the potential to affect the navigation or normal operational activities of BW, or where support is offered and loads are to be imposed on the property.
What you need to do
We strongly advise you to liaise with us as you develop your submission so that we can assess solutions, resolve queries etc.
Before you start the preparation of your submission you should:
- refer to our Report on your Feasibility Submission
- refer to the Design & Construction pages of Your Scheme on this website
When your final scheme is ready you should send us your completed DCA Submission Proforma and accompanying package of information. If we do not receive your Submission, at least 12 weeks before the intended start date for Works AFFECTING BW, this may affect your proposed programme of works
What we will do
When we receive your Submission we will carry out a full appraisal and will report in writing to you within 12 weeks.
We will tell you that either
(a) further work/information is required, or
(b) you have satisfied our requirements
IMPORTANT
The Network Access Agreement has to be completed before you begin any works affecting BW. The NAA will include an agreed commencement date which will be the target opening date for the marina. There will be financial incentives within the agreement aimed at ensuring this target date is not exceeded.
Once construction commences
You must notify us of any significant changes to your methods of working or programme of works. The programme should identify any key activities such that BW representatives are given adequate notice to visit site and satisfy themselves as to the integrity of the Works
The actual opening of the navigable access between your site and our waterway will only be allowed when the stilling test (test of water-tightness) has been completed to our satisfaction.
