Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind has formally launched the statutory consultation for the 1500MW project and is inviting local communities and consultees for their feedback and questions.
Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind is being developed 54km (33 miles) off the Lincolnshire coast.
Underground cables would carry the power from a landfall site close to Anderby Marsh to a new onshore substation either at Weston Marsh or Lincolnshire Node.
Following previous consultations in November 2022 and February 2023, this round of consultations looks to gather comments on the Preliminary Environmental Information Report (PEIR).
The PEIR aims to help all interested parties understand the likely environmental effects of the project alongside the potential ways in which the project could be designed to address these effects.
The project team have offered a range of ways for communities and consultees to provide feedback on the project plans including an online exhibition, webinars and public information events to be held at locations across Lincolnshire.
Chris Jenner, Outer Dowsing development director said: “The Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind team believe that local knowledge is vital to the project as it can help us build the wind farm in the most socially and environmentally sensitive way.
“This is why we are keen to continue meeting with our communities and consultees so that we can incorporate their feedback into the project design.
“We are often asked where the project will connect to the National Grid.
“There are two connection options under consideration for the project; Lincolnshire Node or Weston Marsh, but the connection point has not yet been confirmed by the National Grid.
“Therefore, we will continue to consult on design proposals for both options but only one of these connection points will be taken forward when the application is submitted to the Planning Inspectorate.”