Representation by Nathaniel Walters
- Date submitted
- 25 January 2020
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I'm writing not to oppose the windfarm itself, which is badly needed, but for the poorly conceived and unnecessarily destructive infrastructure plans. Specifically the plan to bring the power to shore in Suffolk, utilizing local substations. The planned on-shore substations, cable trenches and construction will destroy ancient landscapes and communities. Especially in this time of climate emergency we cannot afford to destroy the unique, numerous and fragile ecosystems that this project proposes to. There are other option available - such as a ring main - which cost more financially in the short term but will result in cost savings in the long term, more importantly won't destroy our most precious and limited of resources. Financial stakeholders, who don't reside in the community, cannot be allowed to make decisions that will destroy our heritage and health for their own personal profit. The value of both environment and community must be considered, neither can be replaced.