Revised pylon route aims to minimize impact on communities, tourism, and landscape after feedback.
The project includes a 4.8km underground cable section near Tan Y Foel Quarry. The remaining part is a 45km overhead line that will transmit 132kV.
Green GEN Cymru aims to connect renewable energy, primarily from wind farms, to the electricity network.
The project underwent changes based on feedback, and now more details are available, including pylon placement. They considered tourism and recreation areas, planning the route to minimize impact while balancing with landscape effects.
The project aims to avoid impacting communities and carefully reviewed nearby villages to inform the connection design. They utilized woodland and natural shapes to reduce visual impacts on these communities.
The project is still subject to change, and they will continue working with local communities to further reduce impact on nearby residents.
The project utilizes 28.5-meter pylons, spaced 280 meters apart. A total of 171 pylons will run from Cefn Coch to Lower Frankton, passing through several villages.
The pylons will cross the A483 between Llanymynech and Four Crosses, as well as the A5 near the British Ironworks Centre entrance. The line will run near the attraction.
The consultation began on February 19th and lasted until April 16th. Community events were held, providing opportunities to speak with the project team and view a 3D model of the route.
Events took place at West Felton Village Hall, Hordley and Bagley Village Hall, Llanymynech Village Hall, Llanfair Caereinion Public Hall, Llansantffraid Community Centre, and Meifod Village Hall.
Green GEN Cymru anticipates a final consultation before applying for planning permission.