National Grid moving forward with pylon plans for Waveney Valley
The firm had also considered laying underground cables
National Grid says it will be going ahead with its plans to build a series of pylons across Norfolk and Suffolk.
The firm had previously considered laying underground cables in the Waveney Valley, as part of the project to upgrade the energy grid between Norwich and Tilbury, but, following a consultation on the two options, has confirmed it ill be progressing with the pylons.
The move's upset campaigners concerned about the environmental impact of the plans but in a statement, National Grid says it's carefully considered 'all feedback and information received': “We have previously consulted on a proposal for crossing the Waveney Valley with an overhead line, and an alternative proposal to use underground cabling.
“We have reviewed feedback from local people and stakeholders and analysed results from environmental surveys and ground investigations, alongside government planning policy and our statutory duties, including ensuring value for money to bill payers.
“After careful consideration of all feedback and information received, we are proposing to take forward the overhead line as part of our proposals for Norwich to Tilbury.”