Geoquip has completed geotechnical survey campaign for Oriel Windfarm.

This work complements last year’s geophysical survey campaign completed by Irish company Alpha Marine. The data collected during these surveys is essential as it not only contributes to the foundation design but also to the future wind farm layout.

“Lead developer Parkwind and its partner ESB continue to invest in these crucial surveys to be in a position to deliver on the timing for offshore wind put forward by the Irish government in its Climate Action Plan and leading up to the RESS auction scheduled for 2021.”

Peter Caluwaerts, Parkwind project director.

The outbreak of the COVID-19 crisis in the midst of the geotechnical campaign led to the implementation of additional safety measures. This included the requirement for the drilling ship to stay offshore for the duration of the campaign.

“We would like to thank the fishing communities in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland for their constructive attitude and collaboration throughout the duration of these activities. Their support has helped us complete this crucial project step enabling us to continue the project design phase and we are fully committed to continue our collaboration and build on this positive engagement as we move the project forward.”

Garrett Connell, project manager.