The Awel-y-Mor windfarm project which will see new electricity generating turbines built in the Irish Sea just off the coast of Llandudno has reported results from their recent public consultation.

The online plans and feedback held last year, was visited by over 1,100 individuals and feedback gathered has fed into the project’s decision making process.

Project Manager, Tamsyn Rowe said: “I would like to thank each and every one who took the time to view our proposals and take part in the consultation.

'We were pleased with the passion and enthusiasm for this project’s potential to deliver sustainable jobs locally and meet Wales’s green energy goals. The feedback also helped us reach a decision on site selection for the offshore and onshore cable corridors, the landfall and the onshore substation.”

The majority of participants were supportive of the proposals and 89% stated that they felt the project was important or very important in meeting Wales’ green energy goals. A large amount of valuable information was provided overall.

Following the public consultation; results from environmental studies and feedback from technical and statutory consultees, the Awel y Môr project team has now selected the preferred siting of the transmission infrastructure.

Over the coming months, the team will continue to work with landowners and carry out environmental surveys which will help to further develop the transmission route which is expected to lead from the site to Rhyl and then onto Bodelwyddan.

Further consultation on the project is planned for later this year when the Awel y Môr team will consult on a Preliminary Environmental Information Report.

This will include further detail on the transmission cable corridor and project substation. The team expects to submit its application to the Planning Inspectorate in 2022.