A discrete element of advance construction works for Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm will commence in August. This involves installing concrete blocks to house cable ducts underneath the location of the new Torness cables, which are currently being installed by Scottish Power Transmission (SPT), prior to the new Torness cables being installed.
The site of the works is immediately south of the A1 junction with the Torness Power Station (Grid reference – NT 74347 74503) and its current use is for arable agriculture. However, it should be noted that SPT have already fenced off the area and stripped the site of vegetation and topsoil in preparation for their cable installation work.
The works will start of August 8th and are expected to take no longer than one month and will take place between 08.00 and 18.00 Monday to Friday and 08.00 to 13.00 Saturday. Access to the site will be from the A1 and on to the unnamed road to the south of the site which leads to Innerwick. Vehicle movements are expected to be limited to eighteen deliveries over the duration of the works in addition to approximately six cars for workforce each day.
The main onshore construction works are not expected to commence until summer 2017 at the earliest.
There will be a representative from Mainstream on site at all times, but if you have any questions about the works, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with Rosie Scurr, Environment Manager at Mainstream Renewables email rosie.scurr@mainstreamrp.com or call 0141 206 3864