Although these systems are vital to the communities in the National Park and to the economic development of the region, electricity and telephone overhead wires have a visual impact and can detract from our landscape's natural beauty. One of the most important things the countryside gives us is a feeling of tranquillity - the sense of getting away from it all to some peace and quiet, big views, fresh air and nature. Open spaces are an important part of this.
The Snowdonia Society has successfully worked together with the Snowdonia National Park Authority and Campaign for the Preservation of Rural Wales to help Scottish Power Systems identify which sites are suitable for putting lines underground and which sites should be considered a priority.
Scottish Power Powersystems have now released their schedule for placing the following 11kV and 33kV power lines underground in Snowdonia National Park:
7km of 33kV line from Maentwrog to Llanfrothen (2010-2011)
2km of 11kV line in Pont Croesor (2011)
1.8km of 11Kv line in Cae Haidd, Nebo (2010)
5.5km of 11kV line from Cwm Dyli to Nant Peris (2013-2014)
3.5km of 11kV line from Nant Peris to Llanberis (2013-2014)
These works are in addition to those needed for operational purposes.
The workplan covers the period 2010-2014, but there is scope for changing the priorities if there is good reason for doing so. If you have any suggestions for lines that should be a higher priority for being placed underground, let us know by emailing the Director of the Snowdonia Society at gareth@snowdonia-society.org.uk.
SNPA.
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