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In September 1984, following government approval for the Isles of Scilly inter-island electrification scheme, SWEB proceeded with the investment for installing 11 kV submarine cables between St Mary’s and the other inhabited islands, a £3 million project co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, SWEB, the Duchy of Cornwall, the Countryside Commission and local property owners. With the go‑ahead and funding structure in place, contracts were awarded to Balfour Kilpatrick and AEI Cables for the manufacture and laying of approximately 16 km of 3‑core, paper‑insulated, lead‑sheathed, steel‑armoured submarine power cables.