Controversial project to run electricity cable through Alderney
A multi-million pound project would see Alderney used as a connection point for energy to be transferred between the UK and France, if it goes ahead.
A multi-million pound project would see Alderney used as a connection point for energy to be transferred between the UK and France, if it goes ahead.
Around 150 Islanders held a protest today over plans to run a power cable through Alderney.
Residents signed a board with a map showing where the cable is planned to go .
The FAB electricity project will use Alderney as a connection point to pump electricity across Channel.
Earlier this week, hundreds attended a heating meeting to discuss the scheme, which supporters say will bring enormous economic benefits to the island.
However, campaigners say it is time the States started listening to what the people want.
Former States Member Barbara Benfield organised the rally.
An Alderney States member has told ITV News residents protesting against the FAB link project are "protesting against the island's future".
Islanders want to express their concerns over the controversial FAB link, which aims to run two 700 MW cables from France to Britain.
An Alderney resident has told ITV News that a referendum on the controversial undersea FAB cable in the island would be a "good idea".