$580M undersea cable rerouted to avoid the grave of Dobby the House Elf
A $580 million undersea power cable project connecting Ireland and Wales was rerouted to avoid a site in Freshwater West used as the filming location for Dobby the House Elf's grave in Harry Potter. The decision followed significant public pressure from fans of the film franchise.
Why it matters
This highlights the intersection of infrastructure development, environmental conservation, and the influence of pop culture on public policy and project planning.
The beach where the undersea cable meets the sea is also the same beach where Dobby's burial scene was shot for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
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