![]() ![]() However, the plans for the stunning and ecologically important stretch of coastline, which is home to a globally important colony of seals and many rare wading birds, are hugely controversial in the local area. In his confidential pitch for investment, he claims to have government support: “We have received strong, albeit informal, institutional support for the core development and do not anticipate difficulty in securing the development capital at a time when renewable energy projects are so topical in government after Cop26 and sought after by major financial institutions.” Sutcliffe says the calm waters created by the tidal barrier would provide opportunities for “marinas and construction of desirable waterside developments” as well as “safe sailing”, and that the construction would protect the local environment from flooding. He claims it would also create the potential for cruise-ship tourism and a new road that links Lincolnshire to Norfolk in 20 minutes. The proposed project would include a port, powered by tidal energy, which Sutcliffe says would create electricity for 600,000 homes and businesses in the region. ![]()
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