HC Deb 18 July 1968 vol 768 c258W
Mr. Tudor Watkins

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the original estimate of the Hay Water scheme when taken over by the Radnorshire and North Breconshire Water Board; what is the estimated cost at present: what grant has been allowed by his Department: whether the construction work is proceeding in accordance with schedule; and when it is estimated the shortage of domestic water in the town of Hay-on-Wye will be alleviated.

Mr. George Thomas

The estimated cost of this scheme, when the Board took over, was £1.07 million, and the latest estimate is £1.144 million. A grant of £32,000 per year has been awarded for approved expenditure of £0.814 million and an award for the rest of the scheme will be made when tendered costs are known. A difficulty over the supply of pipes and fittings caused some delay; but better progress is now expected. Supplies in the town of Hay should be improved by the end of 1968.