Representation by Joan Steel
- Date submitted
- 30 September 2020
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I am concerned about many aspects about the proposed Sizewell C build. Most importantly I feel the long construction schedule will have a huge impact on this rural area. The coastline, nature reserves , heaths, farmland , small towns and villages are just not compatible with the scale and duration of the build. People live and holiday in this area largely because it is scenic and quiet and rural. Our small roads are woefully unsuitable for large industrial movement. Rail links and delivery by sea are difficult to adapt. Minsmere and other nearby nature reserves are certainly going to be affected by, noise, light, dust and the close proximity of the build. Minsmere has spent decades developing the habitat required for special species and this could all be negated. I am also concerned about the site being affected by erosion and rising sea levels. Who knows what the coastal environment will be like in 300 years! This time scale was quoted recently over future use of land at the decommissioned Dunreay site. Job wise, I feel a lot of the jobs created will be transferred to skilled workers from the Hinckley site. The proposed campus location is also not suited to a quiet rural area and is unlikely to appeal to a young workforce. Overall I feel saddened by the proposals and feel this beautiful area could be blighted for years.