The Examining Body for the proposed Mooir Vannin offshore wind farm has published detailed agendas for meetings and hearings taking place from March 3 to 6.
It is also reminding anyone wishing to attend in person that they must register at least a week in advance.
The sessions, which form part of the statutory examination of the application, are open to the public.
Anyone wishing to speak must give at least five working days’ notice and outline the agenda items they intend to address.
Guidance and registration links are available on the Marine Infrastructure Planning website.
Meetings & Hearings
All meetings will also be livestreamed, with recordings published afterwards.
The timetable begins on Tuesday, March 3 with a Preliminary Meeting at 10am at Woodbourne House, Douglas, followed by a Public Meeting at 4pm.
The Preliminary Meeting will set out how the examination will run and help prepare those wishing to comment on the process.
Three Specific Issue Hearings will then take place at the Comis Golf Club, each starting at 10am:
- Wednesday, March 4: Marine Infrastructure Consent, land and rights. Register by February 25;
- Thursday, March 5: Environmental impact assessment and protected species. Register by February 26;
- Friday, March 6: Shipping and navigation. Register by February 27
Registration can be completed online here, by emailing MIMA.Applications@gov.im, or by writing to the Case Manager at the Cabinet Office.
Further meetings may be scheduled as the examination progresses under the Marine Infrastructure Management Act 2016.
All updates and documents will be published on the Marine Infrastructure Planning website.
