AN ENERGY firm is ready to connect with the public having chosen a site for a massive power facility between Lovedean and Denmead.
Aquind bosses are pressing ahead with their £1.42bn scheme to link the Lovedean substation with the French power grid.
They have also earmarked a site for a converter station with land between Edneys Lane and the National Grid facility being favoured over a plot close to Broadway Lane cottages.
Little has been heard from the Russian-backed firm in recent months with initial proposals for a subsea power link between Eastney and Le Havre being presented more than a year ago.
But it has been working hard to "refine its proposals" and is now seeking extra feedback with another round of consultation events starting in Portsmouth on March 3.
A spokesman for Aquind said: "We remain committed to engaging with the local community and as part of our upcoming statutory consultation we look forward to discussing our updated proposals with the local community.
"We encourage all those with an interest in the project to take time to review the consultation materials at a public exhibition event, which provide an opportunity to discuss the proposals with members of the Aquind project team."
Events will take place from 4pm to 8pm in Jubilee Hall, Horndean, and Waterlooville Community Centre on March 14 and 21, with further sessions from the same times in the Eagle Centre, Wecock on March 22 and in Denmead War Memorial Hall on April 5.
The firm is also due to speak to Denmead Parish Council’s planning committee in Ashling Pavilion from 7.30pm on Wednesday.
For more details visit www.aquindconsultation.co.uk