LirIC Interconnector Launches 2nd Pre-Application Community Consultation

23rd October 2026

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The LirIC Interconnector Project is running its 2nd pre-application community consultation for the project and is inviting local communities and consultees to come find out more information about the project at the upcoming consultation events. This will be a space to learn, discuss, and feedback on any areas of the development that specifically interest you.

The 142km LirIC Interconnector is a proposed new HVDC subsea electricity link between the Belfast region in Northern Ireland (Kilroot) and the Ayrshire region in Scotland (Hunterston). The project will provide up to 700 MW of additional capacity between the Irish Integrated Single Electricity Market (I-SEM) and the GB wholesale electricity market, enabling security of supply, renewables integration, cheaper electricity and economic benefits to the people and businesses of Northern Ireland and Great Britain.

Our team believe that the communities close to our project and the local knowledge they possess can help us build the LirIC Interconnector in the most socially and environmentally sensitive way. This second phase of consultation runs from 3rd November to 14th December 2026. We’re seeking feedback on our onshore and offshore proposals, and on the changes we’ve made in response to your comments received at the first consultation event. We also want to hear any lessons learned from previous local projects, and how we can deliver an enduring benefit to local communities.

Chris Jenner, LirIC Head of Land and Consents said:

“Local feedback from our first consultation has already helped shape the project, and we’ve made several changes to our onshore and offshore proposals as a result. We’re keen to hear communities’ views on how these proposals are developing and discuss how LirIC can deliver enduring benefits locally. Local knowledge is helping us build this project in the most socially and environmentally sensitive way, and these events are a chance to gather your views and refine our proposals further.”

For those unable to get to an in-person event, an updated virtual exhibition will also be accessible here from 3rd November, where consultees can view information from the consultation events, find out more about our proposals and submit comments and feedback.

There are several ways you can provide feedback to us including:

• Completing a questionnaire
• Speaking to the team
• Sending us an email (consultation.liric@tinv.com)
• Leaving a message on our Freephone number (0800 033 7119)
• Write to – Freepost LIRIC (no stamp required)

This stage of the statutory pre-application consultation will run until 14th December 2026.

Venues and Dates

Village Hall West Kilbride
Tuesday 3rd November 2026
14:00 - 19:30

1 Arthur Street
West Kilbride
KA23 9EN

Eden Community Centre
Thursday 5th November 2026
14:00 - 19:30

42 Beltoy Road
Eden
Carrickfergus
BT38 9BH

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