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Protesters claim squatting rights | Protesters claim squatting rights |
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Campaigners occupying a huge new gas pipeline for a fifth day claim they have established squatters' rights. | Campaigners occupying a huge new gas pipeline for a fifth day claim they have established squatters' rights. |
Protesters camped in the pipe in the Swansea Valley are said to have cookers, a TV, and boards to sleep on. | Protesters camped in the pipe in the Swansea Valley are said to have cookers, a TV, and boards to sleep on. |
The 150 mile (241km) pipe, running the width of Wales from Milford Haven in Pembrokeshire and on into England, is expected to be the UK's largest. | The 150 mile (241km) pipe, running the width of Wales from Milford Haven in Pembrokeshire and on into England, is expected to be the UK's largest. |
Opponents want the pipe abandoned, but the National Grid said it wanted to find an "amicable solution". | Opponents want the pipe abandoned, but the National Grid said it wanted to find an "amicable solution". |
Several campaigners first moved onto the construction site in Trebanos early on Monday, and claimed the development has caused significant damage. | Several campaigners first moved onto the construction site in Trebanos early on Monday, and claimed the development has caused significant damage. |
People are certainly feeling fearful over the safety aspect of the pipe Huw Evans, councillor | People are certainly feeling fearful over the safety aspect of the pipe Huw Evans, councillor |
According to reports, another camp with around 10 supporters has been set up nearby. | According to reports, another camp with around 10 supporters has been set up nearby. |
Pontardawe councillor Huw Evans said the feeling locally had been growing and that "direct action" was the favoured option. | Pontardawe councillor Huw Evans said the feeling locally had been growing and that "direct action" was the favoured option. |
"Certainly during the last six to eight weeks we've seen a massive increase in interest in it. | "Certainly during the last six to eight weeks we've seen a massive increase in interest in it. |
"People are certainly feeling fearful over the safety aspect of the pipe." | "People are certainly feeling fearful over the safety aspect of the pipe." |
When complete, the pipeline will carry gas to supply one-fifth of the UK's energy needs. | When complete, the pipeline will carry gas to supply one-fifth of the UK's energy needs. |
The pipe is due to reach into Gloucestershire, and is forecast to cost £750m ($1.4bn). The National Grid has said it would work to balance energy needs with environmental issues, and the pipeline will run underground so that it cannot be seen. | |
A separate group of protesters gathered at the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Milford Haven on Thursday to show solidarity with the group in Pontardawe. | A separate group of protesters gathered at the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Milford Haven on Thursday to show solidarity with the group in Pontardawe. |
The pipeline's route runs from Milford through the Brecon Beacons | The pipeline's route runs from Milford through the Brecon Beacons |
Caroline Davidson, of National Grid said: "We're currently working with the police and our legal team to draw it to a suitable conclusion." | Caroline Davidson, of National Grid said: "We're currently working with the police and our legal team to draw it to a suitable conclusion." |
Ms Davidson stressed that the safety of the protesters and workers at the construction site was paramount. | Ms Davidson stressed that the safety of the protesters and workers at the construction site was paramount. |
She said National Grid had already "completed 90% of the work between Milford Haven and Aberdulais putting the pipeline into the ground". | She said National Grid had already "completed 90% of the work between Milford Haven and Aberdulais putting the pipeline into the ground". |
Other aspects of the work would be sensitive to the weather over the winter months, but she said work would not be stopping altogether. | Other aspects of the work would be sensitive to the weather over the winter months, but she said work would not be stopping altogether. |
Protesters are calling for environmentally-friendly sources of energy to be used rather than fossil fuels and want the Department of Trade and Industry to rethink its plans. | Protesters are calling for environmentally-friendly sources of energy to be used rather than fossil fuels and want the Department of Trade and Industry to rethink its plans. |
Landowner Ira Wynne Jones gave the campaigners permission to begin their protest on her farm. | Landowner Ira Wynne Jones gave the campaigners permission to begin their protest on her farm. |
Although she has formally asked them to leave, they claimed "squatters' rights" give them a legal right to stay - and live - in the pipe. | Although she has formally asked them to leave, they claimed "squatters' rights" give them a legal right to stay - and live - in the pipe. |
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