Offshore Construction Start

Project documentation for the Mona Offshore Wind Project sets out a clear indicative programme for the start of construction, including offshore works. The Environmental Statement Project Description explains that construction of the overall project is expected to take place in 2026 with the aim of having the wind farm fully operational by 2030, in order to contribute to UK and Welsh Government renewable energy targets. Within the same chapter, a high-level construction programme notes that onshore and offshore construction are both planned to commence in 2026, framing this as the start of the main build phase rather than preliminary site preparation or survey activity. This places the beginning of offshore installation and related marine construction activities within that year. [1] The Outline Skills and Employment Plan reinforces this timing. It states that the applicant anticipates a final decision on the Development Consent Order application in 2025 and, if successful, construction would start in 2026, with the wind farm aiming to be fully operational by 2030. Elsewhere, the document reiterates that, if consented, the project will aim to begin construction in 2026 and start commercial operation by 2030, underscoring 2026 as the anchor year for mobilising major construction, including offshore elements. Together, these filings provide a consistent, regulator-facing projection that offshore construction for Mona is planned to commence in 2026. [2]