Ørsted Offshore project Revolution Wind resumes construction
Following a U.S. District Court decision overturning a federal stop-work order, construction has resumed on the Revolution Wind offshore wind project. The project—located approximately 15 miles southwest of Point Judith, Rhode Island—is now more than 80% complete and is a joint venture between New England Council members Ørsted A/S and Eversource Energy.
Resuming operations brings approximately 200 union workers, out of the 2,000 employed throughout the project, back to the construction site. The offshore wind farm had faced a stop-work order issued on December 22 by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
“Safety remains the top priority as construction resumed,” said Meaghan Wims, spokesperson for Orsted A/S. Michael F. Sabitoni, general secretary-treasurer of the Laborers’ International Union of North America and president of the Rhode Island Building & Construction Trades Council, noted the significance of workers returning to the job site after the temporary stoppage.
The New England Council commends Orsted for its continued progress on this significant renewable energy infrastructure project.