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01/02/2022

SP Energy Networks Seeking Input On Development Of Eastern Link

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SP Energy Networks is seeking input on the proposed Eastern Link development – a new major energy link between Scotland and England.

The link is vital to Scotland's climate change ambitions and the network operator is looking to discuss its plans to build a converter station and lay underground and marine cables in the area.

The proposed converter station location is east of the Dunbar Energy Recovery Facility, at Oxwell Mains. Building the converter station in an already industrial environment will help to minimise any impacts on residents and businesses in the community.

A pre-application consultation is underway on the proposed marine work, which would see the installation of marine cables between Thorntonloch Beach, East Lothian and Hawthorn Pit, County Durham, England.
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SP Energy Networks will hold a series of virtual consultations throughout February to explain plans and answer any questions. This will provide the public with an opportunity to share any feedback or insights regarding the proposals.

Public exhibition material will be available to view at the following location from 31 January to 28 February and all consultation material is available online:

• Innerwick Village Hall, Dunbar, EH42 1SE

There will also be one-to-one appointments available for anyone who wishes to speak to a member of the project team and these can be booked online via the website.

Barry Hughes, Development Lead at SP Energy Networks, said: "These proposals provide details of the Eastern Link project which will provide a vital new energy link between Scotland and England; providing additional security for Scotland electricity supplies and the means to utilise significant onshore and offshore green energy generation.

"We would encourage residents and businesses to go online and review our consultation to find out more about our proposals and provide us with any feedback that will help shape the project moving forward."

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