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Offshore windfarm has cost almost £500k so far

Chair of the Energy Policy Board outlines spending on Mooir Vannin project

Almost half a million pounds of government funds has been spent so far on work relating to the Mooir Vannin offshore wind farm.

Chair of the Energy Policy Board Alfred Cannan revealed in this week's sitting of the House of Keys that the project has cost £467,357 to date.

The chief minister also stated it was not possible to provide a precise figure for future spend on the Orsted plans.

He explained the funds have been used on external consultants and staffing:

 

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