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Representation by Miss Christine Ann Salter

Date submitted
21 January 2023
Submitted by
Members of the public/businesses

Thurrock already suffers from high pollution, this will only increase carbon emissions, noise & air pollution. Incidents / closures / traffic jams at the existing Dartford Crossing already cause severe gridlock throughout Thurrock. The scheme will not solve these problems & will only make them worse. The scheme will destroy farmland, woodland (including ancient woodland) & greenbelt - all at a time when we are becoming more aware of food security as well as the need to preserve the environment. The scheme will cost £10b - but will inevitably be much more as these things always greatly exceed budget - but will not solve the problems & will make Thurrock worse in every way imaginable. Thurrock is not - or should not be - a dumping ground!