RAMPION OFFSHORE WIND FARM PROJECT

As part of E.On’s £2 billion development off the coast of Worthing, Sussex, Three Shires Limited was invited to work alongside RSK Group to provide advanced ecological works. Three Shires work focused on land adjacent to Bolney substation in West Sussex where a combination of newt fencing systems was utilised; in areas with a high risk of damage from construction traffic, Herpetosure Newt and Slow worm fencing was chosen to reduce on-going maintenance and protect against breaches of the European Protected Species Licence, whilst In other low risk areas temporary fencing was chosen to reduce upfront cost. Three Shires initial works included: Supply and Installation of 4697 metres of Temporary Newt Fencing Supply and Installation of 941 meters of Herpetosure Newt Fencing Supply and Installation 803 Pitfall Traps and Refuge Tiles Installation of 2 Specially Designed Newt Grids for Vehicle Access Supply and Installation of 972 metres of Stock Fencing Supply and Installation of 421 metres of Post and Rail Fencing Testimonial: Victoria Gilby, Principal Ecological Consultant – RSK. The amphibian fencing was erected within the timeframes estimated and without any issues. We were especially pleased with the access grilles and panels for the farmers and TSL were very helpful in designing bespoke solutions for access and liaising with the landowners to ensure they were happy and content. The stock fencing was also of a very high standard.

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