Information and Dialogue on the Ebba Project
Opportunities for resident participation are indicated in bold in the Ebba project schedule. We will provide information about upcoming stakeholder events on this website and through other communication channels. All interested parties are warmly welcomed to take part in the project’s activities.
2023
- Planning agreement approved in Pyhäjoki and Raahe
- Seabed soundings and wind measurements begin
2024
- EIA surveys begin at sea
2025
- Surveys under way:
- Wind and current measurements
- Seabed echo sounding
- Bird, fish and biota surveys
- Preparation of the EIA programme with a consulting firm and supervisory authority
- Examination of landfalls and power line alternatives in the area in dialogue with coastal municipalities
- Opportunity to participate in stakeholder meetings and issue advance opinions through municipal channels
2026
- Maritime EIA programme launched
- EIA programme open public event
- Statement and opinions will be collected during the formal EIA procedure
- A public event about the local master plan will be held at the beginning of the planning process (needs assessment and participation and assessment scheme (PAS)). Municipal residents may give feedback.
2027
- Possibility to view the EIA report, ask questions and give feedback
- Another public event on the draft plan will be held. Municipal residents can give feedback before the plan proposal is drafted.
- The EIA procedure for the 440 kV overhead power lines on land will be launched: alternatives and impact assessments for electricity transmission routes
- Residents and landowners have the opportunity to submit their opinions on the route choices for electricity transmission and the assessment of environmental impacts.
2028
- The municipality makes a decision regarding the land use plan proposal.
2030s
- Electricity production begins