Representation by Anthony Betts
- Date submitted
- 6 November 2022
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I am against the MVV infrastructure project at the proposed site. There are no benefits to this project for me, however, there are significant concerns that would impact my daily life in the area. The largest concern is the increased traffic flow into & out of the local area. The survey fails to consider the significant delays caused by road closures, works and peak traffic caused by an ailing road network within the immediate and surrounding area of the proposed site that myself, other residents and businesses must endure. Why has it not reviewed the subsidence issues on Weasenham, the standstill traffic around peak AM & PM weekdays, the failure of road surface nearby the Knowles lorry park or weight limitations in the town? In addition, it fails to take into account the return-to-work traffic levels following rule relaxations around COVID-19. A significant proportion of the extravehicular traffic on the road network under consideration for both construction and operation will stem from this site. My second concern is the direct consequence of increased vehicular traffic. The emissions of the vehicles directly related to the site and of those caught up in the increased congestion caused by extra vehicles using the road network. Vehicle emissions have been proven to increase health risks to people of all ages Lastly, the proposal for a reduction in energy prices impacts only businesses. These businesses are unlikely to be able to pass on those savings to me. Either because I do not purchase their products or because they are a national chain retailer who does not sell Wisbech produce. I see no suggestion that I witness a reduction in my energy tariffs, despite the huge impact the site has on my daily life. I also hold concerns concerning falling house prices and increased health complications as a consequnce to long-term exposure of incineration pollutants (known & unknown) . At this moment, I have found limited anecdotal evidence in relation to market house prices or health to conclude my position on the matter. Perhaps in future comments, I will be able to evidence my reasoning. To conclude, I am not opposed to energy infrastructure projects, however, this project has failed to get approval at a local level and therefore has sought to inflate its generation figures (no evidence found) to seek acceptance at a national level. They (MVV) are hoping to capitalise on the growing energy crisis to get this ill-conceived project approved. I am firmly against the site. Should it be approved, I will be seriously considering my desire to live in and raise children in the area.