G REEN ISSUES
Norfolk Boreas
Martin Dronfield, chair of EEEGR.
The scheme has proved controversial because of disruption to the environment, heritage and tourism. The Planning Inspectorate had recommended that it should not go ahead, citing the negative impact on marine life, birds, and internationally designated ecological sites, as well as the local community. In response, Vattenfall announced a £15 million investment in community projects – the largest funding input by an offshore wind developer in the county.
Danielle Lane, from Vattenhall, the company behind Norfolk Boreas.
Dr Catrin Ellis Jones, from Vattenfall, said: “People in Norfolk recognise that society needs to make changes to prevent climate change accelerating dangerously. This includes action at community and individual levels. As good neighbours in Norfolk, we want to support communities to make that change happen in their community and connect to what they love about Norfolk.” The first round of funds from the Norfolk Zone Community Benefit Fund will be announced when cable laying begins.
NORFOLK BOREAS group.vattenfall.com/uk/ what-we-do/our-projects/ vattenfallinnorfolk/norfolkboreas
The centre of Norfolk Boreas is about 94km north east of Great Yarmouth
It will bring investment to our region as the supply chain clusters around the projects’ delivery hubs and our ports are developed, and it will leave a lasting legacy in our regions for years to come.
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