Bhlaraidh wind farm project, Scotland
Name and Location
Bhlaraidh wind farm project, Scotland.
Client
SSE.
Project Description
The proposed Bhlaraidh wind farm development, located north-west of Invermoriston, in the Great Glen, comprises 36 wind turbines and ancillary infrastructure, with an installed capacity of up to 108 MW.
The wind farm will include:
• 36 turbines, with external transformers;
• hardstanding (crushed stone) area at each turbine base, with a maximum area of 1 800 m2;
• two permanent meteorological masts;
• site substation and control buildings, with parking and welfare facilities;
• on-site access tracks, with associated watercourse crossings, of which 23.4 km are new access;
• tracks and 6.6 km are upgrades to existing tracks; and
• on-site underground cabling.
Value
£166.3 million.
Duration
Not stated.
Latest Developments
The Scottish Ministers have granted consent, with associated planning conditions, for the Bhlaraidh wind farm.
Work to address the conditions associated with the consent will now begin ahead of the construction phase.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
SSE corporate affairs liaison manager Marianne Townsley, tel +44 1463 728 069 or email marianne.townsley@sse.com.
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