Archimedean screw leaving the works in Holland for Whalley Community Hydro

The screw is on its way. This is the screw that will generate the power from the water in the river for Whalley Community Hydro. It weighs 13 tonnes and measures 12m long and 3.6m diameter.

Delivery to the site is due at 9 am on Tuesday 2nd September. A crane will then lift it into position later that morning probably around 11 am to 12 noon.

The operation can be viewed from the bridge in Whalley or from the footpath on the Whalley side of the river.

The screw has been manufactured by Spaans Babcock, principal contractors for the project.