Representation by A C Lonsdale
- Date submitted
- 28 September 2020
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
The prohibitive cost of Sizewell C prevents it being a viable project. It also prevents expansion in renewables, which is the way forward. Neither Sizewell A nor Sizewell B brought permanent prosperity to the region. SZC will not be any different. Indeed it will damage the tourism that much of the local economy depends on. There will be widespread destruction of coast and wildlife habitats. The involvement of China General Nuclear should create legitimate concerns in the same way that Huawei did before the Prime Minister's U-turn. 76% of the workforce will come from outside East Anglia - 6,000 needing accommodation -with lower skilled temporary jobs for local people. We went through this with Sizewell B. Noise, road congestion, beach and footpath closures will drive visitors away, destroying existing jobs. Drugs will flood the area and ruin young lives as with SZB.