How much is this going to cost?13 Jun 2020 08:08
"Proposal: The construction, operation and decommissioning of a well site for the exploration and
appraisal of hydrocarbon minerals from on e exploratory borehole (Arreton-3) and one side-track
borehole (Arreton-3z) for a temporary period of three years involving the siting of plant and
equipment, the construction of a new access track, a new junction with the Newport to Sandown
highway (A3056), the erection of boundary fencing, entrance gates and other ancillary
development with restoration to agriculture"
Objector's comments: "Comment:Given that the council has declared a climate emergency and we are a Unesco
biosphere reserve, I'm aghast that this should even be considered. If oil is discovered it will mean
oil tankers lumbering through our beautiful countryside, hardly a draw for tourism. Whatever
financial gain is promised cannot compensate the destruction of nature or the addition of more
fossil fuels to the world's stockpile. Please no"