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Search the Public Notice PortalA CIVIL engineering firm has completed the final phase of complex ground investigation surveys ahead of a major offshore wind farm that will see 96 turbines built in Welsh waters.
The Mona Offshore Wind Project is set to generate up to 1.5GW of electricity, enough to power the equivalent of about 1.5 million UK homes each year. The wind farm’s landfall location is between Llanddulas and Pensarn Beach.
Cables will connect into the National Grid substation at Bodelwyddan, where the electricity can be fed into the national power network.
Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK, headquartered in Ruthin, is delivering the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) works in preparation for onshore activity for the large-scale scheme.
The project is being developed by JERA Nex bp and the turbines will be located in the east Irish Sea.
The wind farm is expected to be operational by the end of the decade.
Eryl Roberts, Jones Bros Contracts Director, said: “It’s wonderful to have been appointed to work on such a significant renewables project.
“We have played a vital role on several offshore wind farms in the UK, so to add this development to our impressive portfolio is fantastic.
“Our highly skilled team will relish being part of this important scheme, especially with it being in North Wales and close to home.”
Ground investigation surveys – a key element of the ECI phase – have now been completed on the project’s proposed cable corridor, with detailed design work underway.
The ECI activity also encompasses monitoring of the surveys, including noise and vibration, as well as ongoing liaison with key stakeholders.
Rhys Roberts, Senior Contracts Manager, is overseeing a team of around 10 as preparation for the main project activity continues.
He said: “It is always great to impart our team’s knowledge and expertise at the ECI phase. Having completed the ground investigation surveys, we now have the detailed knowledge needed to inform further design work with confidence.
“This helps smooth out every step of the project, allowing for an integrated approach between us and the client, who we are hoping to work closely with throughout delivery of the scheme.”
Richard Haydock, Mona Project Director, said: “This milestone represents an important step in progressing Mona towards construction and future power generation.
“Jones Bros has brought valuable expertise, local insight and a collaborative approach throughout the ECI phase, helping to build a strong foundation for the next stages of the project.”
