Written question WQ88968
- Asked by
- Janet Finch-SaundersConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Climate Change
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 10 days
Question
Does the Welsh Government know the costings for undergrounding new electricity lines using cable ploughing compared to the costs for new overhead lines/pylons?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Climate Change
Welsh Government does not hold costs for all potential options for new electricity connections, which vary significantly in relation to the type of connection and location. We understand National Grid has commissioned an independent assessment of costs of a range of options for cables and lines, which is due to be published soon.