THE Government dithering on the Swansea Tidal Lagoon, has resulted in uncertainty over investment, putting this valuable project in jeopardy.
It is disappointing that the Government is yet to approve or even respond to the review by former minister Charles Hendry, which was published over six months ago.
The Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon project would be an integral part of the energy revolution this country needs.
The independent Hendry review commissioned by the UK government gave a glowing endorsement of the project, highlighting that the energy provided would be less expensive than offshore wind and significantly less expensive than nuclear.
We should be strongly supporting the transition to renewable power across the UK and if a decision is not made soon, investors might withdraw from the project.
Beyond the lower costs of energy, the project would also create thousands of jobs, it would help to kick-start a new industry, and it would make a valuable contribution to our decarbonisation targets.
In contrast to Hinkley, the tidal lagoon would also be on grid sooner, would be in operation for longer, and would carry significantly less environmental risk.
I call on the Government to provide a fir, date for a formal response and a decision on whether they support the project.
Francis Butler
Green Party member
Ruscombe
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