Representation by Elizabeth Fletcher
- Date submitted
- 28 September 2020
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Studies have shown that the site is in danger of erosion. Most importantly, it is in a key area of outstanding natural beauty, visited by tourists with the internationally important RSPB reserve close by. Wildlife could not be shielded from disturbance. Aldeburgh, The Maltings concert hall and Southwold are all on the doorstep. Tourism would suffer during the construction period and the local economy could be badly affected. A huge development would irreparably damage this precious area during construction and pose a potential threat afterwards. This is the Suffolk Heritage Coast. It must be protected for future generations. Extra employment for construction would be short term. Local residents would have to endure the pollution, noise and ground disturbance from lorries. New roads should not be built in pristine countryside. The power station would be a threat to the health of generations to come.. The problem of nuclear waste disposal and the danger of transport to Sellafield has not been solved. Evacuation plans for local residents in the event of accidents are extremely limited and completely unacceptable. They cover a very small area. There would be mass panic in the event of an accident with only minor roads for escape. A serious accident would affect London and the whole of East Anglia. Life in the North Sea would also be affected. There have already been too many accidents at nuclear power stations with resulting long term damage to human health. There is evidence that there have been minor leaks at Sizewell for years. Any investment by China is totally unacceptable in view of their human rights and Hong Kong abuses. It could also be a security threat to our country. On past evidence the estimated costs would escalate wildly. The government should be investing in power sources such as wind energy. The evidence is that electricity from the power station would not be cheaper for consumers. To sum up, there is no justification for ruining the Suffolk coast. I have not heard or read any convincing argument for doing so since Sizewell C was mentioned. My family and so many others see it as a national treasure.