Local councillors discuss potential developments for Heysham, including a third nuclear reactor, improved transportation links, and a freeport.
Building a third nuclear power reactor, creating trucker facilities for sea port traffic, improving rail links or establishing a light-regulation freeport could boost Heysham for the future, some councillors believe. Colin Hartley and Roger Cleet, a Labour and Independent councillor respectively, have shared their views on Heysham 's after a recent announcement that its two existing nuclear power stations will generate electricity for longer than planned.
A third, smaller nuclear reactor could potentially be located there too, some say. But there are debates about what might be best. Heysham has other important assets, linked to the land and sea. Examples include energy storage for power from wind turbines in the Irish Sea; Heysham sea port, road and railway links, and land for potential employment uses. In the past, Heysham had an oil refinery and chemical plants. Furthermore, Heysham is close to Morecambe, where the Eden Project is expected, and Lancaster, with a world-class university. And Lancaster City Council has solar farm plans and other energy, regeneration and economic ambitions. 'I'M ASSURED ON NUCLEAR STATION SAFETY' Colin Hartley said: 'Speaking in a personal capacity, I was pleased to hear the announcement of the extension of the Heysham 1 and 2 power stations. I regularly attend community meetings there and am assured that the plant is operated safely and controlled by strict regulation. I have no doubt the decisions to extend the stations ' lives would have only been taken if they can continue to operate safely. 'The nuclear power station site is a major employer providing skilled, well-paid jobs. Many of my neighbours are employed there, as is my son-in-law and his brother. Along with their outreach programmes, the nuclear power stations form part of the ‘glue’ that holds our community together. 'The salaries paid to staff and contracts to suppliers are financial benefits from having two operational nuclear power station
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