Representation by Mary Shipman
- Date submitted
- 26 September 2020
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
East Suffolk already has two nuclear power stations at Sizewell both within the AONB. Although Sizewell A is no longer generating electricity, its physical presence will be apparent until the end of the 21st century. Sizewell B is planned to generate electricity for another 15 years after which will follow another lengthy decommissioning programme lasting well into the next century. The current proposals for Sizewell C involve the construction of two further nuclear reactors along this Heritage Coast and in the AONB. creating a graveyard of dangerous structures and radioactive waste for two centuries. The beautiful Suffolk Coast is already being threatened by numerous other energy projects resulting in the building of enormous electricity sub-stations within a valued landscape, where tourism is very important to the local economy. The huge influx of thousands of workers for Sizewell C will overwhelm local facilities and impact negatively on those who live here. In addition the A12 and local road networks simply cannot handle the vast increase in traffic generated by the construction process. The local area has many valued wildlife sites, including the world-renowned RSPB Minsmere, who will find Sizewell C its neighbour. In this age of climate change and the loss of valued species, it is essential that wildlife is given a priority over man's greed.