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Richborough Connection Project

A nationally significant infrastructure project in Canterbury, Dover, Kent, Thanet. A decision has been made. We are confirming the outcome.

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Where it is in the process

  1. Pre-application
  2. Submitted
  3. Pre-examination
  4. Examination
  5. Recommendation
  6. Decision due
  7. Decision made

The site

The outline is the boundary the promoter published. It can include cable, pipeline or road routes as well as the main site. 1,601 hectares inside the published boundary.

What is proposed

Proposed 400kV electricity transmission connection between Richborough and Canterbury in Kent to connect the proposed new UK to Belgium interconnector (known as the Nemo Link).

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