Interconnector Consultation

Tarchon have announced that the non-statutory consultation for their Interconnector Project opens on Friday 3rd July 2026 and will run for six weeks until Thursday 13th August 2026. The proposed Tarchon Project will create a direct power link between the UK and Germany. Connecting the two energy markets, reduce CO2 emissions and help to reduce energy costs.

In the UK, the proposed Tarchon Project will come onshore,with a landfall zone being considered south of Harwich. Approximately 15 km of underground cables will travel from landfall to connect with the Tarchon converter station, which will transfer the HVDC power to HVAC power. The Tarchon converter station will then connect with approximately 5 km of underground cable to National Grid’s proposed East Anglia Connection Node (EACN) substation.

As part of the non-statutory consultation, Tarchon will be holding five drop-in events for the residents and communities in the Tendring district. The consultation events are scheduled as follows:

Friday 3rd July 2026 2pm - 6pm
The Waterfront, Lower Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 3SS

Saturday 4th July 2026 11am - 3pm
Great Bromley Village Hall, Parsons Hill, Colchester, CO7 7JA

Tuesday 7th July 2026 2pm - 6pm
Ardleigh Village Hall, Station Road, Colchester, CO7 7RS

Wednesday 8th July 2026 2pm - 6pm Venture Centre 2000, Bromley Road, Manningtree, CO11 2JE

Thursday 9th July 2026 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Wix Village Hall, Harwich Road, Manningtree, CO11 2RY

Tuesday 14th July 2026 6pm - 8pm Webinar.

Please visit the Tarchon website to sign up. A recording of the webinar will be available afterwards on the project website.

Additionally, Tarchon are offering Councillors the opportunity to meet for a briefing with Tarchon Project leaders at these locations, on these days, but one hour before the events open to the general public.
The Waterfront, Harwich 1pm - 2pm,
Great Bromley Village Hall, 10am – 11am,
Ardleigh Village Hall, 1pm - 2pm
Venture Centre 2000, 1pm - 2pm.
Please note this pre-briefing is not offered at Wix Village Hall.

You can find out more about the proposals by viewing their website www.tarchoninterconnector.com where consultation information will be available from Friday 3rd July 2026, attending the webinar and/or coming along to one of the events, where you can speak with the project team, ask questions and share your views.