MLVAR2026054 - LirIC ground truthing survey
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Ground survey work to inform a project aiming to connect the NI electricity network to the GB network via an interconnector between NI and Scotland.
Reference: MLVAR2026054
Project Type: Construction
Location: North Channel
Coordinates: Kilroot power station located within Belfast Lough, Northern Ireland to Scotland
Project Description: Survey work to provide comprehensive data to inform cable design and routing, to include;
• Marine Geophysical Survey/Benthic Survey
• Marine Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Investigation Survey
• Marine Geotechnical Survey
• Landfall Geophysical Survey
• Landfall Geotechnical Survey
Applicant: LirIC
Status: Live
Date Issued: 03/08/2026
Licence Start Date: 03/08/2026
Licence End Date: 01/11/2026