The Greenlink project has required onshore and offshore planning consents in both Wales and Ireland. A electricity grid connection agreement for 500MW is already in place between Greenlink and the UK's National Grid for a connection at Pembroke Substation in Wales.
In Wales, Greenlink will consist of a converter station sited close to the existing Pembroke substation and underground cabling that will predominantly be routed across agricultural land.
Various detailed technical and environmental surveys have been carried out during the development process to ensure that the final design fully incorporates the challenges and opportunities of the local environment.
Technical and environmental studies have included:
Bird Studies
Avian impact assessments
Ecological Assessments
Habitat and biodiversity evaluations
Construction Studies
Access and methodology planning
Visual Impact
Landscape and visual assessments
Noise Assessments
Acoustic impact analysis
Transport Studies
Traffic and transport assessments
Heritage Assessments
Cultural heritage impact studies
Geological Studies
Ground and subsurface analysis
Hydrology Studies
Water resource and drainage assessments
In July 2020 the onshore planning applications in Wales were approved unanimously by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority and Pembrokeshire County Council. Read the press releases here.
The developer of the Greenlink project strongly believes that a proactive and constructive dialogue with stakeholders throughout the development programme resulted in a high quality application and project design.
Local Procurement Opportunities
Construction of Greenlink is expected to lead to significant expenditure in Wales. We are committed to maximising the use of locally-based contractors and personnel during the construction and operational phases of the project.
In November 2021 we held a well-attended Meet the Buyer event in Pembroke. If you are a local supplier who has goods or services you think might be of interest, please visit the Suppliers and Procurement page and submit your details.
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