2013-2014, Fugro GeoConsulting, Zone 6 - Rampion, Geotechnical Site Investigation

Fugro carried out a geotechnical site investigation at 183 locations within the wind farm site area and at 30 locations along the proposed export cable routes. To carry out this work Fugro used a number of vessels over a nine and a half month period. The objectives of this project are to carry out a sufficiently detailed site investigation of the Rampion Offshore Wind Site in order to: 1. Determine the geological and geotechnical characteristics of the Site to allow for planning and implementation of subsequent construction operations, with a good appreciation of geo-hazards including gas blanking; 2. Carry out full detailed design of the foundations across the Site for up to 181 no. wind turbines (previously 182) and 1 no. offshore substation platform; (previously 2) 3. Conduct detailed assessment of jack-up leg penetrations for jack-up vessels which may be used during the construction of the Site; 4. Understand the geological conditions across the export cable route corridor for the export cable route and trenching design. Please refer to the executive summary report (2. J11222-02 EXEC SUMMARY) for information on what is contained in each deliverable level.