The National Grid Electricity Transmission proposal (NGET) is proposing to build a new 60km overhead electricity line from Chesterfield in the north to Willington in the south of the region. Part of this proposal is to route these lines through the beautiful and picturesque Amber Valley using 50m pylons with one pylon sited every 330 metres.
Stop the pylons along Amber Valley!
What you need to know!
NGET have initiated their Stage 1 consultation period which allows the public, interested parties and organisations to put forward their views and objections to this proposal by 11:59pm 17th September, 2024.
Responding to the NGET"s pre-application consultation is the best time to influence a project, consequently S.A.V. E. Higham group has been set up to gather and collate information, objections and public opinion to influence the NGET’s proposal prior to its submission for approval. We aim to have the route diverted away from the valley or for it to be taken underground for this 6km segment of Section 2 from Stretton to South Wingfield.
Amber Valley has for some time been thought of as one of Derbyshire’s secret gems enjoying unspoilt views across open countryside. Amber Valley is enjoyed by ramblers, dog walkers, equestrians, local residents and tourists, and is also a haven for wildlife and protected birds such as Osprey and Peregrine Falcons. Ogston reservoir homes thousands of migratory wintering birds with their flight path being intercepted by the planned route of the pylons. In addition, Amber Valley is an important ecological area with historic buildings such as 15th century Ogston Hall (grade II* listed), Crich Stand (grade II* listed) and Wingfield Manor (grade I listed). Did you know there are over 40 listed buildings / monuments in Higham Village alone?
We recognise the modern demands for green energy so don’t propose to stand in its way. We cannot however accept this is achieved by allowing Multi-National organisations to carve up our lovely countryside just to cut costs, when alternative options are available by following an already established route, or going underground.
Map shows Section 2 of the National Grid's planned pylon route running either east of Stretton or west via Handley. The route then runs south through the bottom of Amber Valley following a path between the railway and Higham village before going either east or west around Oakerthorpe
The preferred corridor
Please support the campaign against pylons
We need funds to enlist the services of an Energy Planning Consultant
to provide NG with factual evidence against their preferred option and alternative routes
National Grid will be using huge 50 metre pylons, the tallest one shown here. They will carry 400,000 volts of electricity. National Grid's own documentation confirms the cables can hum or make a crackling sound, especially when it's wet / damp. Amber Valley is often engulfed in mist through the long winter months so Noise Pollution is a real issue.
Did you miss the Wessington presentation?
Your help is required
Please donate as little or as much as you can by one of the following ways
SAVE Group Bank Account 19431115 Sort 16-00-38
Account name Save Amber Valley Environment
Just Giving Page https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/saveambervalley.
Cash or Cheques by hand to the Higham Group Treasurer Catherine Harris 07557 958128
Please note:- 100% of donations will go towards campaigning against the National Grid's planned pylon route through Amber Valley. There is however, no guarantee this money will result in the National Grid changing their plans. Any unspent donations will be donated to local charities.
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