OREANDA-NEWS. Horizon Nuclear Power (Horizon) announced that people across North Wales will have the chance to have their say on Horizon Nuclear Power's proposed new nuclear power station on Anglesey, Wylfa Newydd, as ten weeks of consultation gets underway today.

The consultation is the first major step in the planning process for the development and will cover all aspects of Horizon's proposals, taking in everything from construction to transport to how it might affect the Welsh language and the economy of the region. People will have the chance to input their views at public exhibitions and drop-in events across the island and North-West Wales, as well as through a dedicated website: www.horizonnuclearpower.com/consultation

The power station, which is proposed to begin generation in the first half of the 2020s, will bring billions of pounds of investment and thousands of jobs to the region during the construction phase. Once electricity generation begins up to 1000 people will be employed at the site, providing long-term, high-quality jobs for people from the local community.

Alan Raymant, Chief Operating Officer at Horizon, said: "This is a big step forward for a project that will contribute to the future prosperity of North Wales for many years to come. "Not only will it provide direct job opportunities, it will also build and support an extensive local supply chain and inspire the region's young people."

He continued: "We are really keen that everyone gets involved in our consultation and lets us know what they think of our proposals. Between now and early December we'll be out and about talking to people across the region and this feedback will help us develop our plans further."

A wide range of information about Horizon's proposals will be on display at a series of public exhibitions. Dates and venues are: