Kielder Reservoir

Question 1

Positive social impacts

Answer 1

Mountain biking, downhill trails and horse riding paths have been provided
Sky space is a hilltop observatory and a sculpture trail links this to the centre
Schools and youth groups use the area for recreation

Question 2

Positive economic impacts

Answer 2

1/4 of a million visitors per year
HEP plant generates enough power for 4000 homes per year
Jobs made available during the constructions and maintenance of the dam wall
A visitor centre and local shops built to benefit tourism
Bird watching at the bird of prey centre along with salmon fishing opened in August 2008

Question 3

Positive environmental impacts

Answer 3

Northumberland water manage to maintain good quality water
An eco village near by is powered by waste chips from the forestry process
Habitats have been protected especially for the Ospreys and indigenous red squirrels