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DMH Stallard is delighted to report that E.ON has announced that Newhaven port will be the operations and maintenance base for its proposed Rampion Offshore Wind Farm if the development is granted approval. The decision has been made following a rigorous technical assessment of both Newhaven and Shoreham Ports.
DMH Stallard LLP have been advising the port on the wind farm on legal aspects of the negotiations with E.On and will now draft the documents for the renovation of the East Quay; and the Lease with E.On.
Having worked with Newhaven Port for many years, DMH Stallard is delighted to be working on this major infrastructure project, which could create up to 85 full time permanent jobs with the majority being recruited locally. It would also see part of Newhaven Port being modernised and redeveloped through E.ON's investment in the new facility, which would support the operation and maintenance of the proposed offshore wind farm.
Headed up by Real Estate Partner Marion Wilcock and Director of Planning, Peter Rainier, the firm has a depth of knowledge on the legal, planning and environmental aspects of largescale development and regeneration. The firm's technical expertise coupled with its unique and intimate knowledge of Newhaven Port, ensures that DMH Stallard are well placed to assist.
Marion Wilcock, Partner at DMH Stallard, said: "This is exciting news for Newhaven, and this project is something we are particularly proud to be involved in. It will not only create jobs for the local community but also establish Newhaven as the port of choice for offshore renewable energy development in the future."
Chris Tomlinson, E.ON Development Manager for the project, said: "We're extremely pleased to be able to announce that we'll be partnering with Newhaven Port if the Rampion project gets the go ahead. It's an ideal location to support the wind farm due to its proximity and accessibility to site, and the amount of space available."
Captain François Jean, Port Manager, Newhaven Port & Properties, said: "This is great news for Newhaven Port and we're delighted to be chosen as the home of the Rampion offshore wind farm, if it is given planning approval. This decision will kick start our plans for the regeneration of Newhaven Port and begin a new era for our wider plans to create a hub of clean, green power generation."
From the beginning, NPP Directors have been very supportive and committed for making the project achievable and finally successful for their port.
The operations and maintenance base would contain office space, equipment storage and vessel mooring which would be used by a team dedicated to operating and maintaining the wind farm for the lifetime of the project1. A separate planning application would need to be made to the local planning authority for the O&M site before the development could take place.
The proposed offshore wind farm, which would be located 13km off
the Sussex coast at its nearest point, could feature between 100
and 195 turbines depending on the model used. The site could
accommodate an installed electrical capacity of up to 700MW, which
E.ON estimates could generate enough electricity to supply the
equivalent of around 450,000 homes.
E.ON is currently reviewing feedback from the various
consultations held this year and will be finalising proposals for
submission before the end of the year. Those who wish to comment on
the proposals will be able to register an interest with the
Planning Inspectorate who will be assessing the application, at http://infrastructure.planningportal.gov.uk
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