Helen urges residents to have their say as fresh pylon plans revealed

North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan has urged people to have their say on proposals to build pylons in North Shropshire after updated plans for the project were revealed.

Green GEN Cymru has altered some of the route of its proposed Vyrnwy Frankton connection and published details of where the 132kv line will go, including the specific location of every pylon.

A new consultation has now opened and Helen Morgan is encouraging everyone who may be impacted by the electricity line to make sure they share their feedback. The network would connect a wind farm in Cefn Coch to a new substation near Lower Frankton.

The North Shropshire MP wants the network to be built underground in areas of sensitivity, such as when it directly impacts on homes, businesses and areas of natural beauty.

As it stands, the only section of the network planned to be underground is the section directly next to the planned Llyn Lort Windfarm in Mid Wales.

Helen is encouraging residents to attend consultation events which start this week (see dates and venues below) and to share their feedback with Green GEN either by writing to them or filling in the consultation form online.

A 3D model of the plans will be available for viewing at each of the events and an interactive map showing where each proposed pylon could be, along with viewpoints from sections along the route, can be seen on the Green GEN website.

Helen Morgan, Liberal Democrat MP for North Shropshire, said, “Local people must be listened to when it comes to major projects like the Vyrnwy Frankton plan.

“Now is your chance to influence the route so I strongly encourage everyone affected by these plans to have their say and contribute to the consultation.

“It is welcome that some feedback has been incorporated into the updated plans but I still believe that the route should be put underground in areas of sensitivity such as when it directly impacts on homes and businesses.”

CONSULTATION EVENTS:

• West Felton Village Hall: Thursday 27 February, 2pm - 7pm
• Hordley & Bagley Village Hall: Friday 28 February, 2pm - 7pm
• Llanymynech Village Hall: Saturday 1 March, 10am - 3pm
• Llanfair Caereinion Public Hall and Institute: Thursday 6 March, 2pm - 7pm
• Llansantffraid Community Centre: Friday 7 March, 2pm - 7pm
• Meifod Village Hall Community Centre: Saturday 8 March, 10am - 3pm