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£430 m Greenlink Interconnector Rerouted to Spare Dobby Memorial

8/10/2026

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The £430 million Greenlink interconnector to Ireland was rerouted after fans objected to it crossing the “Dobby’s grave” memorial on Freshwater West beach, Pembrokeshire.
Project manager Simon Ludlam of Etchea Energy said a BBC interview revealed the route, prompting hundreds of fan calls and “Here Lies Dobby” stones.
Planners completed a new alignment that avoids the memorial, runs near Bronze Age artifacts, and enables the Greenlink project to proceed.

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The £430 million Greenlink interconnector to Ireland was rerouted after fans objected to it crossing the “Dobby’s grave” memorial on Freshwater West beach, Pembrokeshire.
Project manager Simon Ludlam of Etchea Energy said a BBC interview revealed the route, prompting hundreds of fan calls and “Here Lies Dobby” stones.
Planners completed a new alignment that avoids the memorial, runs near Bronze Age artifacts, and enables the Greenlink project to proceed.