Power lines debate must be properly decided

An overwhelming 70% of voters want the Government to abandon its plans to erect giant pylons across the country, a survey reported last weekend revealed.

They apparently want it to be put underground. And yes, they have been advised that it is the more expensive option.

The reasoning behind the strident objections to the pylon option is based on several factors, including health worries, the impact on tourism of having 45m high pylons spread across the country for approximately 500km crossing many areas of considerable scenic beauty, and the impact on the value of people’s homes.