Visual descriptions of the area around Wylfa, Anglesey, soon to be the site of Wylfa Newydd. What does this area look like now? Watch the changes as they happened. How will this area be changed by the new construction works? Will I still be in the area to see it all happen? The answer is now, no. House sold on 27th January 2016. How might this blog be continued? If you start a new one on Wylfa WalkerNewydd? please let me know and link to this one.
Tuesday, 31 December 2013
Sunday, 29 December 2013
Reconnecting Electricity after Storm
Having spent the evening of Boxing Day and following morning with no electricity after the last storm - 14 hrs in total we were reconnected at 10.30am on the 27 Dec. The winds on the Llyn Peninsular were recorded at 109mph.
Then more repair work to day with an hour off at 11.50am and another half hour at 3.30. Hopefully we will be OK during the store coming through tonight.
Then more repair work to day with an hour off at 11.50am and another half hour at 3.30. Hopefully we will be OK during the store coming through tonight.
Friday, 27 December 2013
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Calm Christmas Day
A calm and sunny Christmas Day. Having just been through two Atlantic storms a third is on its way for 27-28Dec.
The access roadway to Porth yr Ogof is starting to be eroded away and be washed away by rain and underground water running from inland. The demolition material is being uncovered which they buried beneath the trackway used by the machines to pull down the old lifeboat station.
Tuesday, 24 December 2013
Storm Passes over Cemlyn
Storm force 9 winds blow over Cemlyn. Shelter on the beach from the stone ridge. Waves and sprat hitting the Skerries, but too windy to stand up to the wind and take a photo. All the stones thrown up onto the car park from the last storm now tipped back on the beach from the car park!
Monday, 23 December 2013
Cracks appearing at Port yr Ogof
The access track created to demolish the old lifeboat station is beginning to crumble already. A combination of being washed away from the high tide level, seeping ground water and an unstable angle of rest created by the piling up of loose clay. The construction material of the old lifeboat station was buried under the piled up soil and will soon be uncovered by natural erosion.
Friday, 20 December 2013
Planning Application for Ground Investigations
Planning application 20C265B to Anglesey County Council - Ynys Mon for year long ground investigations by Horizon.
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
Access Restricted - Works Ahead
Sunday, 8 December 2013
Effect of Storm Surge
The recent storms around the coast coinciding with high tides have not created much actual damage, though there has been erosion of coastal areas with sand and the edges of the grass fringes and dunes have been eroded. But also a lot of stones and sand have been thrown up the beaches and onto the coastal edges. Also a lot of seaweed has been pushed ashore and up the beaches.
Seaweed pushed up to Cestell Gardens. |
Friday, 6 December 2013
Time to Replace Potassium Iodate Tablets
The last issue of Potassium Iodate tablets to local people has reached the expiry date, so new tablets are being issued. To be exchanged at the Wylfa Information Centre - currently re-decorated as Santa's Grotto.
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
Saturday, 30 November 2013
Looking West Towards Wylfa from
From OS trig point looking west towards Wylfa and then around the compass points, with ships at sea and local horses watching.
Tuesday, 26 November 2013
Sunday, 24 November 2013
Another Seal Trapped in Power Station Pipes
The BBC reported another seal trapped at the Wylfa Power Station.
This seems to happen on a regular basis.
11 Oct 2012
12 Jan 2012
16 June 2010
This seems to happen on a regular basis.
11 Oct 2012
12 Jan 2012
16 June 2010
Thursday, 21 November 2013
Concrete Blocks at Wylfa Head
Remnants for securing blocks to secure pylons or masts at Wylfa Head.
They can be seen on Google Maps.
They can be seen on Google Maps.
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
Tuesday, 19 November 2013
Monday, 18 November 2013
Sunday, 17 November 2013
Hinkley Point Economics Questioned
The Guardian has questioned the economics of how the deal has been struck with EDF at Hinkley Point.
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2013/oct/30/hinkley-point-nuclear-power-plant-uk-government-edf-underwrite
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2013/oct/30/hinkley-point-nuclear-power-plant-uk-government-edf-underwrite
Saturday, 16 November 2013
Proposed New Power Station named - Wylfa Newydd
The proposed new power station was given an official name this week. They obviously don't like it being called Wylfa 'B'. Possibly because it will have nothing to to with the first Wylfa station. Different design, different owners and constructors.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-24955867
The BBC report states 'it is hoped that the new station will boost the Island's economy'. Not a great endorsement there then!
Also the proposal is now for two reactors, not three as was originally suggested.
The formal consultation will begin in 2014.
I'm not sure that the reactors have an operating license to be used in the UK yet?
At least the photo used by BBC news was up to date. It showed the recent drilling site with the old Wylfa site in the back ground. The rig is no longer there, but a white Land Rover is. Lets hope the guys building the new site are better at that than driving across wet fields - this Land Rover has been stuck in the mud for two days now.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-24955867
The BBC report states 'it is hoped that the new station will boost the Island's economy'. Not a great endorsement there then!
Also the proposal is now for two reactors, not three as was originally suggested.
The formal consultation will begin in 2014.
I'm not sure that the reactors have an operating license to be used in the UK yet?
At least the photo used by BBC news was up to date. It showed the recent drilling site with the old Wylfa site in the back ground. The rig is no longer there, but a white Land Rover is. Lets hope the guys building the new site are better at that than driving across wet fields - this Land Rover has been stuck in the mud for two days now.
Friday, 15 November 2013
Consultation Update Rhiannon Wind Farm
Post card notification received from Centrica Energy and Dong Energy regarding a statutory consultation for the proposed Rhiannon Wind Farm (Stage 2 Consultation).
They are planning to start this consultation in early 2014 for submission of relevant consent applications later in 2014. The PC advises that they will notify the local community prior to the beginning of their Stage 2 consultation.
They are planning to start this consultation in early 2014 for submission of relevant consent applications later in 2014. The PC advises that they will notify the local community prior to the beginning of their Stage 2 consultation.
Sunday, 10 November 2013
Wreck at Porth y Pistyll
The remains of a keel with stem scarf has re-emerged in a gully after movement of sand and stones in recent storms. It regularly disappears and re-appears. There is also the remains of an engine block buried in the gully.
Saturday, 9 November 2013
Shock News - 'Cow Eats My Survey Peg'
Friday, 8 November 2013
Thursday, 7 November 2013
Fukushima Enters Clean Up Stage
Spent fuel rods being cleaned up at Fukushima enters critical stage - The Guardian
Wednesday, 6 November 2013
Tuesday, 5 November 2013
A History of Nuclear Power in the UK
A history of nuclear power in the UK, an article in The Guardian.
Monday, 4 November 2013
Clouds Over The Skerries
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