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Ørsted has installed 51 km of onshore underground cables for the Hornsea 3 offshore wind project, located approximately 120 km off the Norfolk coast. Two-thirds of the farmland affected has been restored to its original condition.

Jack McPherson, senior land and property manager, oversees the land restoration, ensuring proper soil reinstatement to mitigate agricultural impact. The cable route is divided into 74 zones for emergency access, and the final reinstatement is expected to be completed by autumn 2026. Collaborative efforts with landowners, such as Morley Farms, include planting seed mixes and replanting native hedgerows to support local ecology.