National Grid to consult with Bramford
It's over plans to provide cleaner energy
Last updated 25th Mar 2021
As offshore wind generation increases, this project is essential to maintaining the resilience of the UK's electricity networks and is critical to connect more people across East Anglia, and the UK, to cleaner power. The consultation opens today (25 March) and will run for 6 weeks until Thursday 6 May 2021.
Whilst the Bramford to Twinstead connection was initially proposed in 2009, work was paused in 2013 after the delivery of new generation projects in the region were delayed. Now the connection is again required to meet the increased demand for clean energy, National Grid will engage with local communities to inform the development of the project.
Aaron Zuill, Senior Project Manager for Bramford to Twinstead commented:
"The UK's transition to more renewable energy provides a great opportunity to deliver a more sustainable future for all, but it is critical that we have the infrastructure in place to support the ambitious Government plans to provide 40GW of electricity from offshore wind by 2030.
"Our connection between Bramford and Twinstead is essential to bringing more clean energy to homes and businesses across the UK and to meeting these targets. We are looking forward to hearing from local residents and businesses in the region as we develop our proposals, and I'd encourage everyone to get involved".
In line with Government restrictions during the pandemic, National Grid's consultation will include an online interactive website www.nationalgrid.com/bramford-twinstead. National Grid will also be holding a series of webinars and live chats for local people to find out more about the proposals. Details about how to register for those and how to give feedback are on the project website.
Residents who prefer to respond to the consultation via post can receive a printed copy of the feedback form and freepost envelope by calling the telephone information line on 0808 196 1515.
Full details, including how to obtain printed copies of consultation documents, will be provided in a community newsletter to everyone along the route.
There will be a further opportunity to comment on detailed proposals later in the year, before an application is made for planning consent.