A story is unfolding in the the countryside of mid-Wales. It is the battle between a corporate company wanting to build a 60 mile line of pylons through the beautiful Towy Valley, and the landowners, local politicians and residents who do not
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“When I see pylons, I see protection not harm”
This quote comes from Emma Pinchbeck (1) who is the incoming chief executive of the Climate Change Committee. There are many who would not share that view, particularly the residents of the Towy Valley
History Repeating Itself: From valley drownings to pylon routes
The slogan for the controversial Tryweryn valley drowning (despite protests and opposition from local MPs against it), was Cofiwch Dryweryn (“Remember Tryweryn”) and this became a symbol reminding people not to forget the
ATP Demonstration Day showing how cable ploughing offers an alternative to 60 miles of pylons
Protest march through Llandovery in opposition to Green GEN’s plans for 60 miles of pylons
Adam Price – Tywi Valley Pylon Update
REVISED DRAFT ROUTE
You may be aware that last week, Green Gen Cymru announced their reviewed proposals for the route between Llandyfaelog and Nant Mithil.
The redrafted proposal includes a single-circuit overhead line
Renewed calls for undergrounding as pylon consultation draws to an end
Responding to a question from Cefin Campbell MS, First Minister Mark Drakeford confirmed the Welsh Government’s policy as being that “electricity transmission cables should be placed underground where possible, not just in designated landscapes,
Overview of political comments, to date, on cable ploughing as an alternative to pylons by the Llanarthne Group
We have drawn together recent Political comments on under-grounding for ease of reference.
On 22/2/24, the Senedd Climate Change, Infrastructure, and Environment Committee (the CCEI) considered proposed amendments to the Infrastructure(Wales) Bill,
How green was our valley until the arrival of self proclaimed ‘ecosaviours’.
Bute says it wants to ‘power a positive energy’ and that there is ‘endless potential for renewable energy in Wales – particularly from the wind that blows across our hills and mountains’ and that the green energy is ‘stuck’