A second round of public consultation has been launched for the 500MW Awel y Mor offshore wind farm which will be located off the coast of North Wales.
The Awel y Mor team has today published the project’s Preliminary Environmental Information Report (PEIR).
The PEIR contains detailed maps and plans, plus information on the wind farm’s expected impacts and how they will be avoided, minimised and mitigated where possible.
The team is inviting people to review this report and to share their feedback.
RWE Renewables, on behalf of the Awel y Mor project partners, has developed a virtual consultation platform available to view online here .
The project team also plans to be out-and-about in North Wales to meet with residents later in September and early October.
Dates and outdoor spaces or venues will be announced on the project website, with ‘covid safety’ being made a priority.
A number of key consultation documents will also be available in hard copy at select libraries and community venues throughout the six-week consultation period.
Awel y Mor project manager Tamsyn Rowe said: “We are really keen to hear from people on all aspects of the proposed wind farm.
“We held our first round of consultation from 3 November to 13 December 2020.
“Since then, we have continued with studies and surveys and refined our proposals which you can view on our virtual consultation portal.
“I am really excited about this project and what it could deliver, not only in terms of renewable energy but also the creation of skilled jobs and local investment opportunities. We really welcome your views.
“This is your chance to shape our proposals and help secure the best project for the area before we submit our applications for the necessary consents in 2022. We look forward to hearing from you.”