Source · Select Committees · Welsh Affairs Committee
Recommendation 21
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Paragraph: 109
The policy in favour of laying cables underground in AONBs is welcome.
Conclusion
The policy in favour of laying cables underground in AONBs is welcome. However, due to the significantly higher construction costs it is likely that overhead lines will simply be re-routed around AONBs. This will mean that communities and businesses in those areas will remain isolated from grid infrastructure and face high costs to connect to the grid.
Paragraph Reference:
109
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 24 January 2023. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗