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FOR A BETTER WORLD OF ENERGY ARKLOW BANK WIND PARK PHASE 2 PUBLIC CONSULTATION
ABOUT SSE RENEWABLES ABOUT THE PROJECT
FOR A We’re SSE Renewables, a leading developer, owner and operator Arklow Bank Wind Park Phase 2 will be located off the coast of
BETTER FUTURE
of renewable energy across Ireland and the UK. Arklow, Co. Wicklow. The 520MW project is the next phase of wind
energy development at Arklow Bank. Phase 1 of the Wind Park was
Part of the FTSE-listed SSE plc, we employ around 1,000 people in constructed in 2003/04 consisting of seven wind turbines with a
Ireland and over 10,000 in the UK, all of whom believe in building capacity of 25.2 MW. Phase 1 is owned and operated by GE Energy
At SSE Renewables we’re for leading Ireland’s offshore wind a better world of energy. We’re the largest owner and operator of under a sublease to the foreshore lease and remains the first and
energy ambition. We’re for building a cleaner energy future. renewable energy in Ireland and the UK, and through our sister only operational offshore wind farm in Ireland.
And - through the development of Arklow Bank Wind Park company SSE Airtricity, the wind energy we produce here supplies
Phase 2 off the coast of County Wicklow - we’re for creating more Irish homes and businesses than any other company. Now, SSE Renewables is proposing to invest between €1 billion and €2 billion to develop
Arklow Bank Wind Park to its full potential.
new local jobs in Arklow, Wicklow and along the East Coast
to drive our green recovery. We’re the UK’s largest developer and operator of offshore wind We plan to create around 80 full-time jobs to support the operation of the new offshore
farms. Now, through our plans to develop the next phase of wind farm. These local jobs will be sustained over the lifespan of the wind farm and will
Arklow Bank Wind Park, we’re leading Ireland’s drive to generate be based out of a new purpose-built Operations Base at Arklow Harbour’s South Dock.
the offshore wind energy we need to fight climate change and During construction and operation, we plan to support local businesses across South
create local jobs as part of a green recovery. Wicklow and North Wexford, including companies in the supply chain in Wicklow Port
and Arklow Harbour.
The project has a Foreshore Lease and with an export capacity of 520MW the project will
BENEFITS OF ARKLOW BANK WIND PARK PHASE 2 power almost 450,000 homes annually and offset over half a million tonnes of carbon
emissions each year^.
Reduce Ireland’s annual carbon Create around 80 full-time
emissions by around 1% - local operational jobs for the The foreshore lease area is situated 6km to 13km off the Co. Wicklow coastline, to the
offsetting over half a million lifespan of the windfarm east of Arklow, and covers an area approximately 27km long and 2.5km wide. Arklow
tonnes of harmful CO2^ Bank is in shallow water in the Irish Sea, making the foreshore lease area ideally suited to
the efficient development of offshore energy infrastructure.
Generate 520MW of electricity Contribute millions of euro
- enough to power almost annually in Community The existing foreshore lease provides consent for up to 200 wind turbines. However,
450,000 homes with Benefit Funding and local advances in turbine technology over the past 15 years mean the anticipated export
green energy^ commercial rates capacity of the wind farm can be achieved through the development and installation of
up to 76 turbines in the same foreshore lease area.
Contribute to Ireland’s 2025 Capital investment of
Climate Action Plan between €1bn and €2bn to
target of 1GW of offshore power our green recovery
wind by 2025
We have created a dedicated project website where you can find out more information
about our vision for the next phase of Arklow Bank Wind Park.
www.sserenewables.com/arklowbank
^ 433,829 homes powered based on projected capacity, typical projected wind load factor of 40%, and typical annual consumption (4,200kWh). Quoted 530,225 tonnes of carbon emissions abated based on projected annual MWh output
and latest average CO2 Emissions (0.291t/MWh) in the All-Island Single Electricity Market, and published by the CRU in its Fuel Mix Disclosure and CO2 Emissions for 2018, September 2019.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS
During October and early November 2020 we are opening We are currently preparing two Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIAR) Each onshore and offshore EIA Scoping Reports includes:
to accompany the separate onshore grid infrastructure planning application to An • A description of the proposed project to inform the public and stakeholders
a Public Consultation and inviting members of the public to Bord Pleanála and the application to DHPLG to permit construction of the offshore
provide feedback on the offshore infrastructure and onshore grid • Clarification of what issues and topics the EIAR should consider when assessing
infrastructure for the wind farm. In preparation for each of the Environmental Impact
the project
infrastructure elements of the project (we will launch a separate Assessment Reports, we have published individual scoping documents which set out
the information that will be contained in the Reports, and the methods that will be • Identification of potential direct and indirect impacts that the EIAR will examine
consultation on the Operations and Maintenance Facility in 2021). used to gather and assess that required information. If you would like to identify issues • Identification of the method and the criteria to be used in predicting and evaluating
This information booklet is designed to provide you with information about our plans and environmental topics that you feel should be addressed during this process please any potential impacts
for Phase 2 of Arklow Bank Wind Park during this Public Consultation period. We hope contact us. • Identification of available information and data to inform what additional environmental
that after you read this booklet you will have all the information you need about our or other investigations will be required
You can view the individual onshore grid infrastructure and offshore infrastructure EIA
plans for Arklow Bank Wind Park, including all the key elements of the project – from the
Scoping Reports at: www.sserenewables.com/arklowbank • Mitigation measures to be considered for the project
proposed offshore wind farm out at sea, to the Onshore Grid Infrastructure needed to
connect the wind farm to the grid, and the creation of our new purpose-built Operations
and Maintenance Facility (OMF) at Arklow Harbour’s South Dock which will play home to
our 80 full-time employees.
The Offshore EIA Report will consider: The Onshore EIA Report will consider:
We welcome your feedback during this Consultation process. Your feedback will help In 2021, we will submit an application to Wicklow County Council for planning
inform our plans for the overall project, in particular two separate applications which will permission for the onshore elements, and an application to Department of Housing • Coastal Processes • Civil and Military Aviation • Air Quality • Landscape and Visual
allow the project to proceed. The first application will likely be to An Bord Pleanála (ABP) Planning and Local Government for any marine elements, of our proposed Operations • Airborne Noise • Seascape Landscape and Visual • Climate • Archaeology, Architectural and
and will be for the Onshore Grid Infrastructure required to connect the wind farm to and Maintenance Facility to be developed at Arklow Harbour’s South Dock; before we Impact Cultural Heritage
• Air Quality & Climate • Land and Soils
the national grid. The second application is to the Department of Housing, Planning and do so, we will advertise and launch a separate consultation process to get local feedback
• Benthic Ecology • Marine Archaeology • Water • Resource and Waste Management
Local Government (DHPLG), which oversees our foreshore lease and is an application on the proposed Operations and Maintenance Facility and to refine our plans prior to
under our foreshore lease requesting permission to construct the Offshore Infrastructure submitting the final planning applications. • Fish, Shellfish and Sea Turtle Ecology • Infrastructure and Other Users • Noise and Vibration • Material Assets
required for the wind farm. • Marine Mammals • Population and Human Health • Biodiversity • Population and Human Health
• Offshore Ornithology • Major Accidents and Natural • Traffic and Transportation • Major Accidents and Natural
Disasters Disasters
• Commercial Fisheries
• Shipping and Navigation
PROJECT TIMELINE: Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening Reports and Natura Impact Statements (if required) will be submitted with the application for planning approval for the onshore grid infrastructure,
likely to An Bord Pleanála, and in relation to the application to the Department of Housing Planning and Local Government to allow construction of the offshore wind farm infrastructure.
Arklow Harbour selected for Public Consultation (October/ Submission of consent Submission of Operations and Planning decisions expected Grid Offer received Secure Government support Financial Close/Greenlight to Appoint Contractors & hold Construction Project Completion (2025)
Operation and Maintenance November 2020) application to ABP and Maintenance Facility consent (Spring/Summer 2021) (Summer 2021) scheme via Renewable Energy Proceed (Spring 2023) Meet the Buyer Events (2023) (2023/2024/2025)
Facility (June 2020) supportive documents to applications to Wicklow Co Support Scheme (RESS)
DHPLG (December 2020) Co and DHPLG (March 2021) (Winter 2021)
ONSHORE GRID INFRASTRUCTURE OFFSHORE INFRASTRUCTURE
Onshore Transition
Substation joint bay
Operations &
Maintenance
Facility Landfall
Existing transmission
Onshore export Offshore substation
network Inter-array cables
Offshore export platform(s)
cables
cables
Illustration is indicative only and is not to scale.
There are three major components of this project:
1. OFFSHORE INFRASTRUCTURE 2. ONSHORE GRID INFRASTRUCTURE 3. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY (OMF)
a. Up to 76 wind turbines, each comprising a foundation, a. Two underground electricity cables will connect from the landfall to the A new purpose-built maintenance base at Arklow Harbour’s South Dock will be used
tower, nacelle and rotor assembly. onshore substation to service and maintain the windfarm infrastructure once operational. Around 80
full-time local employees will be based out of this location. The OMF will consist of:
b. Up to two Offshore Substations Platforms (OSP) and foundation substructures. b. A new 220kV onshore substation and connection to the transmission system
to distribute the energy across Ireland. a. Office, parking and warehousing facilities for staff operatives
c. A network of inter-array cabling; and
b. Marine infrastructure, including pontoons and berths for Crew Transfer Vessels (CTV’s)
d. Two offshore export cables.
KILBRIDE
ARDMORE POINT OFFSHORE GRID
INFRASTRURCTURE
REDCROSS Phase 2 of Arklow Bank Wind Park will be located on and around A number of topics have been identified in the offshore EIA Scoping Report for
inclusion in the EIAR including:
the Arklow Bank, approximately 6 to 13 km from the shore. The
foreshore lease area for the wind farm covers an area of seabed Seascape, Landscape and Visual Impact
BRITTAS BAY
approximately 27 km long and 2.5 km wide. We are exploring a These will be assessed in the EIAR and will consider the potential effects the project
number of different turbine models and layouts with a maximum could have during construction, operation, maintenance and decommissioning
(when the wind park ceases operation). Visualisations from various viewpoints along
MIZEN HEAD number of 76 turbines and a maximum tip height of 197m. An the coastline from areas around Wicklow, Arklow and Courtown have been prepared
BALLYMOYLE indicative turbine layout is shown in Figure 1. and can be viewed on the project website at www.sserenewables.com/arklowbank
Up to two offshore substation platforms will be installed and two subsea cables will be laid in
Marine Ecology
JOHNSTOWN
the seabed to connect the wind farm to the shore.
A number of aspects of marine ecology will be assessed in the EIAR. These include
the benthic or sea-bed ecology; fish, shellfish and sea turtle ecology; marine
Environmental Impact Assessment mammals; and offshore ornithology (birds).
We are currently preparing an Environmental Impact Assessment Report for submission
to the Department of Housing Planning and Local Government. In preparation, we have
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Other Topics
published a scoping document which sets out the information that will be contained in the
Report, and the methods that will be used to gather and assess that required information. A number of other topics will be assessed in the EIAR.
ARKLOW These include Coastal Processes, Population and Human
You can view the individual offshore EIA Scoping Report at:
Health, Air Quality and Climate, Commercial Fisheries,
ARKLOW HEAD www.sserenewables.com/arklowbank
Airborne Noise, Shipping and Navigation, Civil and
Military Aviation, Marine Archaeology, and
Infrastructure and Other Users.
KILMICHEAL POINT
Figure 1.
ONSHORE GRID INFRASTRUCTURE
Site selection process: Substation
As part of the development process, a series of environmental and technical The preferred site location for the proposed 220kV As well as birds and wildlife, these assessments also
assessment studies were completed on several potential substation sites and substation is at the Avoca River Business Park near include bats, badgers, otters, fish stock and amphibians..
cable routes to determine the option most suited for the proposed development Shelton Abbey. This site was selected based on its Consideration will be given to local vegetation, including
and to ensure it was designed sympathetically to the local environment and with accessibility, industrial history, and services and utilities hedgerows, trees and important habitats. The results of
the least impact. available on site. The site is zoned for employment and the surveys will be used to avoid, reduce and offset any
is in close proximity to the existing 220kV overhead impacts on biodiversity through sensitive design and
Landfall electricity line. mitigation measures as required.
Arklow Bank Wind Park Phase 2 has consent in the foreshore lease for two
A Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) was chosen for the site,
landfall locations for the export cable coming ashore from the offshore wind
as it has a smaller footprint, reduced visual impact and Noise
BALLYRICHARD
farm. The Northern landfall location is at Johnstown North, approximately 5km
JOHNSTOWN NORTH
northeast of Arklow town, close to Ennereilly Beach. The Southern landfall less maintenance requirements during operation. The The proposed underground cable route passes through
location is at Arklow Harbour, adjacent to the site of the proposed Irish Water substation consists of various components. These include predominately rural areas. The substation is located in an
Treatment Plant. two GIS building, transformers, harmonic filters, ancillary industrial setting adjacent to the M11 motorway, both of
Avoca River plant and a control building. which have existing background noise levels.
JOHNSTOWN SOUTH These options were reviewed and assessed as part of a feasibility assessment. Business Park
Following the options assessment, the northern landfall at Johnstown North was We have been actively engaging with a number of The construction at the landfall, cable route, and the
identified as the preferred landfall location. The residential and civic environment landowners and the emerging preferred substation substation has the potential to give rise to temporary
location is outlined in Figure 3.
TEMPLERAINY
surrounding the southern landfall, as well as other technical aspects, informed noise. During operation, there will only be noise from
this decision. the electrical and mechanical plant of the substation,
BALLYMONEY
Landscape and Visual most of which will be located indoors in the GIS building
Our preferred approach to installing the cable at landfall is to use a specialist which will be located in an already industrial setting.
A landscape and visual assessment has been carried out
COOLBOY
cable burial method called horizontal directional drilling (HDD). This approach to determine the impact the proposed development will Background noise monitoring will be undertaken at the
enables us to install the cables underground whileProposed
minimising disturbance to the
Substation Location
have from a visual perspective. preferred substation location, along the cable route
land above. Onshore Cable Route Figure 2.
and also at the landfall location. Noise modelling will
Visualisations of the substation from various viewpoints be completed to inform the EIAR and to ensure noise
Underground Cable Route have been prepared. The viewpoints selected have been
SEABANK
emissions from both the construction and operational
taken from carefully selected vantage points and are aspects of the developments will fall within acceptable
KILLINSKYDUFF A cable route assessment has been conducted identifying and recommending available on www.sserenewables/arklowbank limits.
an emerging preferred underground route from landfall to the preferred
substation location, to be brought forward as part of the consenting process, There is the potential for visual impact during
We have identified and evaluated a number of potential construction along the cable route and at the landfall
likely with An Bord Pleanála.
sites for the proposed substation in the Arklow area. This location, result of vegetation clearance, and trenching
An area of approximately 16km2 was assessed from an environmental, included assessments of various constraints including activities. Any impact is predicted to be minor and
engineering and consenting perspective. potential environmentally protected and sensitive sites, temporary, as land and vegetation will be reinstated.
biodiversity considerations such as habitats and flora and
These assessments sought to determine the emerging preferred route between
fauna, zoning objectives and site history, visual impact, Onshore Ecology
the landfall and the preferred substation location, with the least impact on
Figure 2. environment, archaeology, land use and residents. The emerging preferred noise impact (both during construction and operation),
Ecology surveys have been carried out and the data will
route is outlined in Figure 2 and we are currently progressing engagement with archaeology and cultural heritage, proximity to residential
Proposed Substation Location be assessed to ensure that the final onshore elements of
all landowners along this route. The route itself is approximately 5km in length and other sensitive locations, proximity to other planned
Proposed Landfall Location Option the proposal are designed sympathetically to the local
and the cables will be buried underground. They will primarily be buried in a developments and water quality. Other constraints
Emerging Preferred Cable Route Option environment and wildlife.
trench through agricultural fields however at certain constraint locations such such as public rights of way, proximity to national grid
Other Cable Route Options Assessed
ARKLOW TOWN as road and stream crossings it will be necessary to use specialist cable burying infrastructure, transport and access routes, ground These surveys covered the landfall site, the cable route,
technology such as a Horizontal Directional Drill, to minimise disturbance to the conditions and flood risk were also considered. the substation location and connection to the national grid
land above. network.
Public update, as of 1 November 2020: The map above accurately indicates all cable route options. This map replaces
a map previously published in October 2020 which incorrectly indicated one of the cable route options. “
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY (OMF) SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY
In June 2020, after detailed engineering analysis and engagement with local stakeholders, Arklow SSE Renewables is Ireland’s largest generator of wind power and provides voluntary community funding to
Harbour was identified as the preferred location for the wind farm’s Operations and Maintenance community groups near each of our wind farms across the country. Since we first began community funding in
Arklow South Dock Facility (OMF). Ireland in 2002, we have awarded over €10 million from our operational wind farms supporting more than 4,000
local projects. Annually we share approximately €2 million with local community projects across the island.
The OMF will act as the support base for both the onshore and offshore elements of the Arklow
Bank Wind Park Phase 2. The base will be used to control, operate and maintain the wind farm its We are committed to providing a Community Fund for Arklow Bank Wind Park Phase 2, once it enters operation.
operational lifetime. Our intention is that this Fund would support communities all along the coastline from Wicklow Town to Arklow
Marine and on to Courtown.
Facility
The OMF is made up of two primary components which will service the project on a daily basis: Wicklow Rowing Club
In order to progress progress Phase 2 of Arklow Bank Wind Park SSE Renewables must must secure the support
• Onshore facility: building with offices for 80 employees, meeting rooms, warehousing, welfare
of the Government, through the Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS), in 2021. As part of this process
facilities and associated car parking
Government will determine the parameters for a Community Fund for offshore wind. We look forward to
• Marine facility: berthing for the Crew Transfer Vessels used to service the wind farm working with the Government as these parameters are developed.
Onshore Facility We have secured an option to purchase an industrial yard (shown in red on this figure) and a Our support for the community doesn’t wait until the wind farm commences operation. During the
separate option to step into an existing lease on adjacent lands owned by Wicklow County development phases of our projects we sponsor many local community groups, projects and organisations,
Council. Both sites are collectively known locally as “The Old Shipyard”. A third option agreement especially those with a marine focus. In the last two years we have been pleased to support Seal Rescue
has been secured to step into another existing Lease with Wicklow County Council for an area of Ireland’s education programme, Wicklow Rowing Club’s boat restoration project, Meals on Wheels Arklow
quayside in the dock, to facilitate future berthing and pontoons. and Wicklow as part of their Covid-19 response and Arklow RNLI’s Maritime Festival. If you would like to
find out more about how we can help your group or organisation, please contact our dedicated Community
Engagement Manager, Deborah Coleman, on 087 1457603, or by email at Deborah.coleman2@sse.com (Mon-
Fri, 9am-5pm).
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HAVE YOUR SAY
We have been engaging with local stakeholders in relation to the
Arklow Bank Wind Park Phase 2 for a number of years.
We are committed to working with local communities and stakeholders to gather feedback
and local information that will inform the project on an ongoing basis. Local knowledge is Join us for an Online Community Briefing
key to us so that we understand the issues that are important to the community and can Ordinarily we would like to hold a public event in a local hotel or town hall, to brief
refine our plans accordingly. you on this project in person. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 restrictions we are not
permitted to hold such public events.
We commit to keep you informed as the project develops and will endeavour to seek
your feedback in relation to key project activities, where possible. As a result we are hosting a live Online Community Briefing event on Wednesday, 4
November, at 7pm via www.sserenewables.com/arklowbank, where key members of
We welcome your feedback during this consultation process and throughout the the team will provide a project briefing. You will be able to meet the team, hear more
project lifecycle. about the project and ask any questions that you might have about the project.
Call, text, or email our Community Engagement Manager:
Deborah Coleman is our dedicated Community Engagement Manager for Arklow
Find out more Bank Wind Park. Locally-based, Deborah is available Monday to Friday between the
hours of 9am and 5pm, or alternatively by appointment outside of these hours.
We have created a dedicated project website where you can find out more
information about our vision for the next phase of Arklow Bank Wind Park. Deborah is contactable on 087 1457603, or by email at Deborah.coleman2@sse.com
www.sserenewables.com/arklowbank
Public Exhibition Spaces
There you will find out more information on all of the different elements of the Members of the public can find out more about our plans for Arklow Bank Wind Park
project, including: Phase 2 by visiting our public exhibitions at:
• Bridgewater Shopping Centre, North Quay, Arklow
• The offshore infrastructure – including the Environmental Impact Assessment
Scoping Report • Arklow Library, Main Street, Arklow
• Town Hall, Market Square, Wicklow Town
• The onshore Grid Infrastructure – including the Environmental Impact
Assessment Scoping Report • Seamount/Main Street, Courtown
• Our plans for our new purpose-built Operations and Maintenance Facility Write to us! If you would like to send us a letter or post your feedback form to us.
Mark the envelope for the attention of Deborah Coleman, Arklow Bank Wind Park,
You will also find the feedback form which you can complete and submit and send it to:
online or download and print for submission by post. We will gratefully accept SSE Renewables,
comments and submissions until Wednesday 11, November, 2020. South County Business Park,
Red Oak South,
Leopardstown,
Dublin 18,
D18 W688.
^Exhibitions are unmanned due to Covid-19 restrictions.
^ Exhibition opening times are in line with venue opening hours. For latest information including details of opening hours, visit www.sserenewables.com/arklowbank
^ Exhibitions subject to prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Check website for latest updates.
SSE Renewables, South County Business Park, Red Oak South, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, D18 W688.
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