Two Sussex Ports Eying to Become Offshore Wind Farm Base (UK)

Two ports from Sussex are hoping to bag the maintenance contract of the proposed wind farm, reports the Argus.

Last week, E.ON revealed plans for the Rampion offshore wind farm which would be located 13-23km off the Sussex coast, and it would consist of 100 to 195 wind turbines.

Rampion project manager Vaughan Weighill said: “We are looking at both Shoreham and Newhaven for the operation and maintenance base. One of the benefits of the project, currently estimated, is the creation of between 65 and 85 full-time jobs.”

The Developer is going to hold 12 public exhibitions at coastal venues and along the proposed underground cable route to allow people to comment on the proposals.

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Offshore WIND staff, February 17, 2012; Image: Shoreham Port Authority