On Friday 26th September, SOLAR supporters were out in force as Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey joined local MPs Munira Wilson and Sarah Olney (plus local councillors) for a river visit to show their opposition to the TDRA scheme.
Sir Ed even got out on the water to chat with swimmers, kayakers, rowers, and paddleboarders who all told him the same thing: Thames Water’s proposals would destroy one of the best recreational and environmental spots on the Thames.
As SOLAR’s Ian McNuff put it: “People look at this scheme with utter disbelief. Thames Water refuses to show why this is supposedly the best option out of 1,400 schemes they reviewed. Best for them? Yes – they can borrow more money to pass to their owners. Best for customers and the environment? Absolutely not. There are much better alternatives.”