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dunmaglassWind farm
What Will the enabling Works comprise of?
• Theupgradeof11kmofexistingtrackfrom3mwideto6mwide(includingsloperetentionworks);
• Associateddrainageworks;• Developmentofborrowpit;• Constructionoftwotimberdeckbridges
spanning16mand18mrespectively;• Constructionof132/33kVsub-station
platform;• Constructionofmainsitecompoundfor
theentireworks;and• DismantlingofMarkhamturbine.What Will the the main Works comprise of?
• Constructionof33turbinebaseswithassociatedtrackanddrainageconstruction;
• Cableinstallationworks;• Delivery,erection,commissioningof
turbines;and• Constructionof132/33kVsub-station,
controlbuildingandwelfarebuilding.
Will there be a drivers code of conduct in place for the project?
Yes,RJMcLeodwillproduceadriverscodeofconductwhichwillreinforceourexpectationsfromalldeliverydrivers.
Will there be an increase in the number of vehicles on the local roads during the enabling Works?
Wehadpreviouslylookedatimportingallstonefortheenablingworksandwearenowlookingtodothisslightlydifferentlybyoperatingtheborrowpitonthesiteearlierthanplanned.Thismeansthattherewillbeanincreaseinthenumberofvehiclesontheroadstobeginwith,asHeavyGoodsVehicles(HGVs)willbedeliveringmaterialstothesiteincludingaggregatesfortheroadworksonthesite,andthisislikelytolastuntillaterthisyear.ThesetrafficmovementswillbesubjecttoourTrafficManagementPlanwhichhasbeenagreedwithHighlandCouncil.Oncetheborrowpitisfunctioningthesevehiclenumberswillreduce.
Activity Indicative Dates**Please note that these may be subject to change
Enabling works contract (RJ McLeod) - UptoPlateau
Mid July 2013 - Dec 2013
Main works (contractor TBC) April 2014 - July 2016
Build 132/33kV substation (on site) - By SHE Transmission
July 2014 - October 2015
Delivery of turbines to site July 2015 - Oct 2015 and April 2016 - July 2016
Completion October 2016
What are the plans for the grid connection for the project?
WecurrentlyhaveagridconnectiondatefortheprojectinOctober2015,andthedetailofthisiscurrentlybeingfinalisedbytheprojectteamfromScottishHydroElectricTransmissionPlc.
Will there be any local job opportunities for the local area?
SSEiscommittedtomaximisingthebenefitfromourprojectstothelocalcommunity,andweseeourHighlandportalasonewayofdoingthisasitwillhelptofacilitateengagementbetweenSSEandlocalbusinesses.Wearekeentohearfromanylocalbusinesses,anditwouldbeusefulforyoutoregisterontheportalwhichcanbedoneatwww.sseopen4business-highlands.com.
Will the community benefit for the project remain as it has been agreed previously With res?
RESareintheprocessoffinalisingthearrangementswiththecommunitiesinvolvedinthecommunitybenefitfundforDunmaglasswindfarm,andtheseagreementswillbereassignedtoSSEinduecourse.SSEwillarrangetomeetwiththecommunitiestodiscussthearrangementsforthefundsoncetheseagreementshavebeensignedovertous,andwearecommittedtohonouringthecommitmentsthatREShavemadeinrelationtothesefunds.
hoW Will sse engage With the local community about the Works?
WearecommittedtocontinuingwiththelocalliaisongroupthatREShassetuptodiscusstheroadimprovementsworks.Inaddition,wewillprovideregularupdatesandnewsletterstothosewhohavesigneduptothisfromRES,andifyouwouldliketosignuptothislist,pleasecontactMarianneTownsleywhocanaddyoutothecirculationlist.Inaddition,wewillholdanotherinformationdayaheadoftheturbinedeliveriesstartingtoensurethatthelocalcommunityarekeptuptodate.
SSEwillalsocreateawebsiteaddressfortheprojectinduecourseandthewebaddressforthiswillbewww.sse.com/dunmaglass.Inaddition,theRESsite(www.dunmaglass-windfarm.co.uk)willredirecttothissitewhentheRESworkshavebeencompleted.
Who should i contact With any queries about the project?
IfyouhaveanyqueriesabouttheB851publicroadimprovementworks,pleasecontactRachelAndersonofRESviae-mail(rachel.anderson@res-ltd.com)orviaphone(01414045531).
Foranyqueriesrelatingtotheproject,pleasecontactSSE’sLiaisonManager,MarianneTownsleyviae-mail(marianne.townsley@sse.com)orviaphone(01463728069).
What is the current programme for the project?