BRIDGEPORT – Today, State Senator Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox issued a statement in response to the Connecticut Siting Council (CSC) decision to deny the United Illuminating monopole project plan.
UI’s proposal would have installed 145 foot tall poles in Fairfield and Bridgeport. Local leaders and community members raised concerns about how it could impact economic development, potential environmental effects and protecting the character of their communities.
“I am grateful to the Siting Council for their decision,” said Sen. Gadkar-Wilcox. “l would especially like to thank the Bridgeport and Fairfield advocates who had serious concerns and they made their voices heard loud and clear. It is a powerful thing when communities can come together, advocate for their communities and see results. I hope that we can continue to work towards infrastructure development that works for all parties involved, but a path forward must be one of collaboration between the municipalities and the utilities.”
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