Geotech Survey Complete

In May 2023, the Morecambe Offshore Windfarm project undertook a campaign of shallow geotechnical surveys within the proposed development site to improve understanding of the seabed conditions. These works followed earlier site investigations, including seabed mapping via geophysical surveys completed across the windfarm area in October/November 2021 and the collection of geotechnical data during 2022 to test the physical properties of the seabed and inform project design. The May 2023 activity combined further geophysical surveys with targeted shallow geotechnical investigations, indicating a continued, methodical approach to characterising ground conditions across the lease area. The stated purpose of these May 2023 surveys was to better understand the condition of the seabed as the project team continues to develop proposals for the offshore wind farm. By refining knowledge of near-surface soils and sediment structure, the results will support detailed engineering decisions for turbine and foundation design, as well as export cable routing. They also contribute to the technical evidence base required for environmental assessment and consenting. The May 2023 shallow geotechnical work sits within a broader programme of offshore and onshore surveys, including subsequent deep-sea geotechnical surveys from mid-July to late October 2023 and further geotechnical and geophysical surveys now underway, all aimed at de-risking design and construction while ensuring that the project is planned with robust data on site conditions.