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Codling opens public consultation

By: Tom Russell 01/03/2021 Codling

General Windfarms

The first phase of public consultation on the Codling wind farm, located off the coast of County Wicklow, between Greystones and Wicklow Town, began today (1 March 2021).

Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions, face-to-face engagements are not possible, so a series of online consultation activities will take place until 27 March. In addition to a two-week virtual exhibition, there will also be two webinars hosted by the project team and a series of virtual information clinics to facilitate individual and small group meetings with project representatives.

Further phases of consultation are planned for the summer and autumn, to share updated plans as the project progresses and provide further opportunities for feedback.

The virtual exhibition will display project plans as they currently stand and showcase the important role Codling will play in helping Ireland to achieve its Climate Action Plan targets. It will also set out the substantial range of benefits that will arise from the project, including for local communities, as well as the wider benefits for the regional and national economy.

Codling Wind Park Project Director Arno Verbeek said: “Our ambition is to not only develop a project of which Ireland can be proud, but to help create the right conditions for the development of a strong and sustainable offshore wind industry in Ireland.

We want to contribute to Ireland’s low carbon ambitions and help generate a cleaner environment, not only for today’s generation, but for generations to come.

“We are in the early stages of planning our project and this is the first of many opportunities people will have to see our progress and provide their feedback. Listening to and engaging with the public and all our stakeholders is an important part of our journey, as we want to do this in partnership. Feedback is incredibly important to us, and we hope that many people will take the time to view our initial plans and share their thoughts with us. This input will help us to shape and design the project in the months ahead.”

Codling is a 50:50 joint venture between EDF Renewables and Fred. Olsen Renewables. With an expected total installed capacity of up to 1,500MW, the project is currently in the early development stages and throughout 2021 a range of offshore and onshore environmental and technical studies and site investigations will be undertaken.

The onshore and offshore planning applications are expected to be submitted to An Bord Pleanála in late 2021 or early 2022, alongside a single Environmental Impact Assessment Report. Subject to all necessary permits and consents being received, Codling could begin construction in 2024/25. Construction is expected to take two to three years to complete.

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