inter-tidal zone across the beach where the cables would be at risk of being exposed over time.


267. Based on previous estimates and experience it is anticipated that decommissioning of the proposed East Anglia THREE project would take approximately 1 year.


5.5 Landfall


5.5.1 Site and Project Description 268. It is proposed that up to four offshore export cables from the proposed East Anglia THREE project would make landfall at Bawdsey in Suffolk. This landfall location was identified based on appraisal of a wider stretch of coastline and consultation with local consultants. This site was chosen as part of the site selection process for East Anglia ONE export cable route but with the intention of accommodating cable requirements for up to three projects of up to 3.6GW in total to connect to the National Grid.


269. A detailed description of the site selection process is presented in Chapter 4 Site Selection and Alternatives but in summary, this site was chosen based on an appraisal of constraints and engineering feasibility. Bawdsey was deemed to be the preferred location for the landfall for the following reasons:


 The landfall has the potential to accommodate cable requirements for 3.6GW to connect at Bramford;


 The sea off the Bawdsey landfall is relatively sheltered in comparison with the strong tidal movement around the mouth of the Deben close to the Felixstowe Ferry landfall; and


 There is the potential to avoid impacts on the SSSI designation at Bawdsey Cliffs through the use of horizontal directional drilling (HDD).


270. Indicative project characteristics for the proposed East Anglia THREE project at the landfall are detailed in Table 5.24.


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