In an extraordinary clash between pop culture and real-world infrastructure, Harry Potter fans successfully convinced project planners to alter the path of the £430 million ($580 million) Greenlink electricity interconnector.
The original route for the UK-Ireland power link was set to cut directly through the fan-made Dobby memorial site at Freshwater West beach in Wales. After receiving hundreds of passionate public complaints, project officials officially rerouted the high-voltage cable to preserve the beloved landmark.
Even the project manager acknowledged it was the first time in their career an infrastructure route was shifted for a fictional character, marking a historic win for fandom activism.
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