Locals Invited to Drop-In Sessions on Galloper OWF

Galloper Wind Farm Ltd (GWFL) has invited local residents to drop-in sessions on the Galloper offshore wind farm project being developed off the coast of Suffolk, UK.

Members of the GWFL project team will be in the Leiston area on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th of May to host two drop-in sessions about the project. Members of the public and interested parties will be able to find out more about the wind farm, learn about the progress so far with the construction, and hear details of the first local projects to benefit from the community investment fund.

“Construction of the wind farm is progressing well – we’ve made good headway on the onshore substation site and we’ve started beach works to prepare for the build offshore this summer,” Toby Edmonds, GWFL Project Director, said.

”We’re pleased to have announced the great local projects that have been awarded funds from our Galloper Wind Farm Fund, which will offer £187,000 over 17 years to local projects that contribute to the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We’ve also announced some exciting partnerships with local firms that will create and secure jobs in the local area. There will be more information on all of this at the drop-in sessions, where we look forward to meeting local residents.”

The GBP 1.5 billion Galloper project is a joint equity partnership of 25% each between RWE Innogy UK, UK Green Investment Bank, Siemens Financial Services and Macquarie Capital. RWE Innogy is leading the development and construction of the project, on behalf of GWFL.

The 336MW wind farm is an extension of the existing and fully operational Greater Gabbard off the coast of Suffolk. The wind farm is expected to commence operation by March 2018.

The drop-in sessions are being held on Friday 13th May from 4pm to 7pm and Saturday 14th May from 10am to 1pm at the Leiston Sports & Social Club, King Georges Avenue, Leiston IP16 4JX.