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National Grid announces pylon route through Somerset
National Grid has announced the draft route for the new 400,000 volt power connection between Bridgwater and Seabank near Avonmouth.
The controversial scheme has followed nearly three years of planning. National Grid claims it has listened to the views of local people and experts.
Somerset pylon awareness campaign: Full Report
Campaigners opposed to plans to build new pylons across the Somerset Levels organised a walk to a viewing point in the Mendips today. They wanted to show members of National Grid and local councillors how the new constructions will impact on the countryside.
Alexandra Lodge joined them at the top of Crook Peak:
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Fears over impact pylons will have on countryside
Marc Collins from 'No Moor Pylons' says pylons will destroy areas of outstanding natural beauty.
- ITV Report
Pylon awareness campaign
"Other viable options to pylon plans"
MP Tessa Munt, has joined campaigners who are walking along Crook Peak today to raise awareness of plans by the National Grid to install pylons across the county’s countryside.
The Lib Dem MP for Wells says there are other viable options such as underground cabling. She's been campaigning against plans for new pylons through Somerset for almost 3 years