This summer, Elia will scan part of the North Sea seabed for old explosives.
Elia, the operator of the high-voltage grid, will scan part of the seabed of the North Sea this summer for old ammunition remains. Leftover explosives can pose a danger when laying electricity cables in the seabed to bring green energy from the North Sea to the mainland.
Keep your distance from the work zone
To ensure the research proceeds smoothly and safely, we ask everyone to:
- avoid disturbing the work
- keep a safe distance
Why are they carrying out this survey?
During the World Wars, the North Sea was the scene of fierce naval battles. There is therefore a high likelihood that old, unexploded ammunition remains can still be found in the seabed. These can obstruct and pose a danger during the installation of the underground sea cables that will bring green electricity from the Princess Elisabeth Island at sea to the mainland.
That’s why we inspect the route for leftover explosives, so that cable installation can be carried out safely.
Read more about the project on the website via the following link: https://www.elia.be/nl/infrastructuur-en-projecten/infrastructuurprojecten/prinses-elisabeth-eiland