LionLink will be the first electricitylink of its kind between Great Britainand the Netherlands enabling thecross-border flow of electricityand the direct connection to Dutchoffshore wind .
Based on the feedback received at thenon-statutory consultation, National Grid Ventures havecarried out additional environmentaland technical assessments aspart of the options refinementprocess. These assessments haveidentified an alternative corridor forthe underground onshore cable tothe north of Southwold, which mayreduce impacts on designated sites ofecological importance. They have alsoidentified an alternative landfall siteat Walberswick, which could reduceaccess constraints and traffic impacts.Following the identification of analternative Southwold cable corridorand Walberswick landfall site, theywill be holding a supplementarynon-statutory consultation to enablestakeholders and local communitiesto provide their feedback on theseoptions. This consultation will runfrom Friday 8 September to Friday 3November 2023.
A series of webinars have been run and the last one is:
Webinar 2:– Date: Wednesday 18 October 2023– Time: 19:00 - 20:30
To register to attend the webinarsor read more information about ourproposals, please visit the projectwebsite here: nationalgrid.com/lionlink or email
Contact National Grid Ventures to find outmore information about the projectand consultation, or if you have anyquestions:Freephone:
0800 083 1787Email:
There is also lots more information on the SEAS website (Suffolk Energy Action Solutions Home - Suffolk Energy Action Solutions) particularly on this page: SEAS UPDATE 108: Thank You / LionLink Feedback which includes info on two more consultation meetings on Tuesday 17th and Wed 18th October.