Ørsted prepares as Mooir Vannin project to be scrutinised by independent panel
The next phase in plans to develop an offshore windfarm in Manx waters will get underway in a month's time.
Ørsted wants to build the 87-turbine Mooir Vannin Offshore Wind Farm 6-12 nautical miles off the east coast of the Island.
Read more HERE.
The examination phase will start on 3 March, with an independent panel set to scrutinise the plans over the following months (roughly six) before reporting back to the Council of Ministers with a recommendation.
Jamie Baldwin, director of the Mooir Vannin project, explains what's involved:
Last year Ørsted carried out a public consultation which garnered more than 470 responses; the company has been tasked with responding to each and every submission.
Mr Baldwin says the majority of respondents, around two-thirds, raised 'significant concerns':
As we enter the final weeks before the examination phase, the company has published and updated list of the benefits it believes the Mooir Vannin project will have on the Isle of Man.
It estimates the windfarm would bring 'significant financial benefits with approximately £2 billion to the Island through taxation and rent'.
Read more HERE.
You can listen to the full interview with Jamie Baldwin via the Manx Radio Newscast below:
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