DNREC releases results of survey on possible Fenwick link to offshore wind project – delawarebusinessnow.com

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has released the answers to questions about the possible location of an electrical interconnection facility at Fenwick Island State Park.

Ths site would bring in power from the proposed Skipjack offshore wind farm.

Last year, rsted requested that DNREC consider allowing electric cables from the companys proposed offshore Skipjack Wind Farm to connect underground to a possible interconnection facility on Fenwick Island park property.

In return, the park would get $18 million in improvements. The project drew immediate fire from wind power critics and some Fenwick residents who claimed DNREC was keeping the out of public view.

rsted anticipates a delay for Skipjack wind power project

DNREC has not made a decision on the use of Fenwick Island State Park as a landing for the power produced from the proposed wind farm.

The proposal is separate from regulatory considerations of the wind farm, which is part of Marylands plans to develop more alternative energy sources. The project has been delayed, due to regulatory matters with the U.S. government.

DNREC offered the following statements in regard to questions on the project:

DNREC received 2,692 survey submissions that offered feedback on the proposed park improvements.

Of those who completed the survey, 44 percent said they would like DNREC to renovate the existing parking area and/or create additional parking facilities, 32 percent want the bathhouse and restroom facilities to be renovated and expanded, 13 percent would like additional food concessionaires and 12 percent felt the proposed improvements would improve traffic flow and parking at Fenwick Island State Park.

Respondents also ranked proposed amenities from first to last, with walking paths to connect Fenwick Island, a nature center, and additional food concessions the most popular.

To see the survey results and read the questions and answers, go to http://www.destateparks.com/FenwickImprovements.

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