35
S
tep
4–C
heck
thefeasibilityofproposed
NWRM
Similarly toanyothermeasure type,youwillneed tocheckawiderangeof feasibility
and implementation issues before deciding on yourmeasures.These include (also
see the next chapter, which focusses on pre-conditions for implementation and
effectiveness of NWRM)
inter alia
:
ņ
ņ
Checking the
technical feasibility
of proposedNWRM (e.g. ensuring that
the drainage management benefits of infiltration SuDS do not act as a
potential pollution vector to groundwater, and if so, considering whether
adaptations to designmay avoid the risk);
ņ
ņ
Ensuring
financial resources
are available to support the implementation
of NWRM;
ņ
ņ
Assessing the adequacyof the current
governance
(and suggestingpossible
changes if necessary), and identifying responsibilities for implementation;
ņ
ņ
Checking
investment cycles
and identifyingwhenmeasuresmight best be
implemented.
While these are issues that youwill already have considered through Steps 1 to3,
it can sometimes be a bitmore complexwithNWRM, hence the need to revisit
them at Step 4.This is especially so if themeasureswill be implemented, financed,
ormonitoredbydepartment servicesororganisations
responsible for policy areas others than that of the
lead organisation in charge of the planning process.
An integrated planning process is thus essential for
successful implementation.
Youwill find information relevant
toyour feasibilitychecks inSDn°8:
(Windowsofopportunity forNWRM),
SDn°9: (Barriersand success factors
forNWRM) andSDn°11: (Howcan
NWRMbefinanced)?
Enhancingpolicycoordination tomake themostoutofNWRM inyourplanningprocess
