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The Peck Bay and Lanoka onshore substations are connected via underground cables to Ørsted’s offshore wind farm, Ocean Wind 1. Starting in fall 2023, we will begin installing the cables and building the onshore substations.
Throughout the construction process, we will keep locals informed of where construction is happening, and take appropriate safety measures, providing:
- Notices for project communities
- Fencing around project workspace and other safety measures
- Traffic routing and safety markings approved by local permitting authorities
- Information regarding inclement weather and its impact on construction
You can find detailed information about the construction related to Peck Bay and Lanoka substations on the page below, which will be regularly updated.
Cable route
Construction on the Peck Bay cable route will begin in fall 2023. The cable route will run from the Peck Bay substation at the former B.L. England power plant, then along Clay Avenue. The route will end at the intersection of Clay Avenue and North Shore Road on Route 9.
Construction may temporarily increase traffic on North Shore Rd. and Clay Ave., and there will be a shift to single-lane traffic in some areas. Cars will have limited access to certain cross streets and driveways, but we are working closely with local traffic control to minimize these occurrences.
As with any construction site, there will be additional noise in the area during working hours. Residents living near areas under construction will receive advance notice of planned work.
Onshore substation
The Peck Bay onshore substation will be built on the site of the former B.L. England power plant in Upper Township, New Jersey. Construction will begin in fall 2023, with local residents receiving advance notice.
Construction activity related to the Peck Bay substation may lead to extra traffic on North Shore Rd. and Clay Ave. There will be some additional noise in areas under construction during the following working hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Cable route
Construction on the Lanoka cable route will begin in fall 2023. The route will run from the Lanoka onshore substation along Discharge Drive, a private road, then under Oyster Creek and Route 9 onto private land. From there, the cable route will continue along private land to Barnegat Bay, then run across Island Beach State Park via an underground duct bank.
Construction activity along the cable route may temporarily increase traffic on North Shore Rd. and connecting roadways. As with any construction site, there will be additional noise during working hours. Residents living in nearby areas and visitors to Island Beach State Park will receive advance notice of planned work.
Onshore substation
The Lanoka onshore substation will be built next to the former Oyster Creek nuclear plant in Lacey Township, New Jersey. Construction will begin in fall 2023, with local residents receiving advance notice.
Construction activity related to the Lanoka substation may lead to extra traffic on Route 9 and connecting roadways There will be some additional noise in areas under construction during the following working hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
What is horizontal directional drilling?
Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is a common technique for drilling deep underground without disturbing the surface. HDD allows the public to maintain access to beachfronts throughout the onshore construction process.
