Overview
- Local leaders unveiled the proposal at a Tuesday information meeting, saying the village of about 1,130 residents would be removed to clear space.
- The plan seeks roughly 450 hectares for eastward expansion of the port and industry, including three energy stations plus high‑voltage infrastructure scheduled to build from 2028 to 2033.
- Officials ruled out a southeast alternative, citing the A17 as a barrier and expected livability problems for nearby communities.
- The college will send the proposal to the municipal council before it goes to national and provincial authorities for a decision targeted for 1 December 2025.
- Residents reacted with anger and distress, while the municipality promised a humane approach with housing priority, financial compensation and a fund to support livability, with details still undefined.