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  • Aquind

    AQUIND Interconnector Project

    AQUIND submitted their application for a Development Consent Order (DCO) to the Planning Inspectorate on 14thNovember 2019. The process is said to take 18 months so decision should be published Summer 2021. If you wish to register as an interested party you can do so by entering your details and concerns at the web-site below:

    https://infrastructure.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/south-east/aquind-interconnector/?ipcsection=relreps

    The register closes on 19thFebruary 2020.

    Report by Jeremy Warren on a meeting with Flick Drummond MP on Friday 21st February.

    There was a presentation covering the following issues which were discussed:-

    Aquind.

    •      Distance 245 Kms from Normandy to Lovedean.

    •      (French have not yet agreed to the project.) Will Brexit have an impact?

    •      Cost #1.24 Billion, Aquind confident they will get it. 

    •      Ukranian Alexander Temerko has direct links to AQUIND and allegedly as well as Russian State security.  He is a major Tory Party donor.

    •      Aquind gone off-shore?  To Luxemburg?  Originally a promise of repaying tax into communities.

    •      1st spade in the ground mid 2021.  Completion in 2023.

    The Story so far

    •      All started in 2014 and in Jan 2018 with public consultation.

    •      July 18 Secretary of State declared Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) ie his decision.

    •      Statutory consultation followed in preparation for Development Consent Order (DCO) submission in November (all part of the application process).

    •      DCO accepted Dec 19

    •      Interested parties submitted registration by 19 Feb 20

    •      Spring 2020 to Autumn 2020 Examination of DCO

    •      Early 2021 Secretary of State to make final decision on the DCO application

    •      2021 if approved, work begins

         What are the implications of BREXIT?

    The Cable Route

    •      Cable length Eastney to Lovedean approx 12 miles

    •      Significant opposition from the local councils along the entire route.

    •      Noise and nuisance/disruption during construction.  Imagine traffic chaos.

    •      2 pairs of DC cables and 1 fibre optic cable.

    •      Final route still to be agreed.

    •      What is Aquind putting back into the community?  No evidence of anything so far!

    Substation area

    •      Selection of route

    •      Disruption

    •      Contractors vehicles ie traffic management. Many roads unsuitable for HGV

    •      Covering 9 football pitches and 7 stories high.

    •      We have not seen a finished Design.

    •      Noise during construction and when operational . Cumulative with existing sub-station.

    •      Landscaping.  To start straight away.

    •      Security 24 hours?  Significant target?

    •      Health hazards.

    Day Lane/Broadway Lane Junction (the realignment of the corner to allow access for the heavy construction traffic to the site road)

    •      Safety

    •      It looks like a botched plan (below).

  • 10th June – CVRA Get Together

    Wednesday 10th June – as usual 19:00 at The Farmer Inn; please make a note of the date in your diary and hopefully see you there !

  • All Saints Catherington – Plant Sale – Saturday 16th May

    The church is having its Annual Plant Sale on Saturday next week 16th May from 10:00 – 12:00 noon outside the Church Hall.

    Lots of lovely plants have apparently already been donated.  If you have any plants you would like to give please take them to the Church Hall where they can be left between 18:30 & 19:30 on Friday 15th May or from 08:30 on the day of the sale.

    All proceeds will go to the church funds.

  • Catherington “100” Lives – Sunday 19th April 2026

    Jim Stone is very kindly coming to talk to us about his 38-year years as a firefighter. For over 20 years he was a member of the UKSART – who respond to both international disasters and major UK incidents.

    As always at Catherington Church Hall. Time: 19:15 for 19:30 – prompt start.

    The entry fee is £2.00 payable at the door or £5.00 to include a glass of red or white wine. If possible please bring the right amount of cash.

  • CVRA 2nd Wednesday Get Together – 13th May

    Wednesday 13th May – as usual 19:00 at The Farmer Inn; please make a note of the date in your diary and hopefully see you there !

  • Catherington Christmas Carols. Sunday 14th December at 5.00pm

    Come and join in singing Christmas Carols on Sunday 14th December at 5pm. 

    We will congregate around the village Christmas Tree (just down hill from The Farmer) at 5.00pm

    The Salvation Army will once again lead us with their music and carols.

    Please remember a donation for the Salvation Army. 

     

  • AGM – Friday 28th November 2025

    Catherington Village Residents’ Association 2025 Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday 28th November at the Church Hall at 7:30 p.m. All members of CVRA are welcome.

  • Summer Solstice Celebrations 2025

    Come and celebrate the summer solstice on the evening of 20th June 2025.

    18:00 to 22:00 at Hester’s field, opposite the church hall.

    CVRA members and families welcome.

    Bring a picnic and drinks. Enjoy folk music and 60s themed “hippy” tunes as well as face painting, stone painting, journey stick making. Dress up in your favourite solstice / folklore outfit and don’t forget a garland for your hair.

  • Catherington “100 Lives” – Sunday 23rd March 2025

    MULBERRY & THE LINK TO CATHERINGTON

    1915 for a 1930 START CATHERINGTON CHURCH HALL

    ENTRY ON THE DOOR £2.00 per person. (£5 to include a glass of wine)

    This month we are pleased to welcome Steve Rogers and Holly Burton to talk to us about:

  • AGM – Friday 22nd November 2024

    Catherington Village Residents’ Association 2024 Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday 22nd November at the Church Hall at 7:30 p.m.

    All members of CVRA are welcome.