Edward Cable, a construction consultant who lives nearby, expects the refinery will provide only half its stated jobs.

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Mr Dorey said as well as renewable energy sources the construction of a second cable link to France, to reduce the risk of similar problems in the future, was essential.

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The Scottish government has expressed disappointment at the uncertainty over a start date for the construction of a subsea power cable.

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Meanwhile, data for May has shown copper and wire cable shipments rising 18% year on year to the construction sector, although down 21% to the auto sector.

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But unlike the last build-out, when companies buried thousands of miles of long-haul fiber-optic cable under the sea and across continents, today's construction is focused more on connecting local homes and businesses with faster Internet pipes.

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If, however, there is new residential or commercial construction, the effort could accommodate other utilities such as phone and cable companies.

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The biggest is the degree of competition in the market, which governments have generally encouraged by allowing the construction of rival infrastructure to the telephone network, usually in the form of cable networks.

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Designs for the cable car will be completed in April 2010 after which a contractor will be sought to carry out its construction.

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Conservative MPs have called for tax cuts in the Budget later this month, while Lib Dem Business Secretary Vince Cable has urged ministers to relax the stance on borrowing to allow more targeted spending on capital projects such as construction and transport.

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