Appendix D: A selection of slides from presentations at local Community Council meetings Hill of Ochiltree Wind Farm Public Consultation Pre-Application Consultation Report Facilitating Change (UK) Limited Page 28
Appendix E: Publicity and information provided at the public exhibitions Hill of Ochiltree Wind Farm Public Consultation Pre-Application Consultation Report Facilitating Change (UK) Limited Page 32
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Hill of Ochiltree wind farm development We are investigating the possibility of building a wind farm on land near Loch Ochiltree, west of the A714 and Bargrennan. The scheme is at the development stage and many aspects are still being investigated and so could change. These display boards provide an overview of the project, and we will be happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please take a moment to post a comment slip into the box to tell us what you think, to show your support or to ask a question.
Why Hill of Ochiltree? The Hill of Ochiltree proposal was identified as a potential wind farm site following an extensive review of possible locations throughout the south west of Scotland. The site itself has good wind speeds and initial studies have found that there are no statutory designated or protected areas within the wind farm boundary that would prohibit development. Feasibility studies and consultation started at the beginning of 2006 and further survey work is ongoing at the proposed site. If built, the Hill of Ochiltree wind farm could provide enough electricity to meet the annual power needs of around 12,800 homes*. It would save over 25,500 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions each year +. Developing a wind farm on this land would contribute to meeting the challenging renewable energy targets set by the Scottish Government and help tackle climate change. * Annual homes equivalent based on average domestic household consumption of 4.7 MWh (DTI report on domestic energy consumption 2004) + This figure is based on the Government s long term marginal plant figure of 430g CO 2 /kwh. Although it is very difficult to predict the exact benefit of a wind farm development, we can be certain that over the course of its lifetime, green electricity from a wind turbine will offset large amounts of CO 2 that would have otherwise been produced if that electricity had been generated using fossil fuels such as coal and gas.
Where would the wind farm be? The proposed site for the Hill of Ochiltree wind farm lies to the west of the A714 close to Loch Ochiltree. It is north west of the town of Newton Stewart and south west of the villages of Bargrennan and Glen Trool. Only a small percentage of the land would be occupied by the wind turbines and access tracks. The remaining land would be unaffected and could continue to be actively farmed. The location of the site is shown on the map. How many turbines would there be? Based on the current design, the proposed wind farm would consist of ten, three bladed, horizontal axis type turbines, each with an energy output of between 2MW and 2.5MW. The wind turbine tower could be around 75m tall and the rotor diameter around 80m. This would mean that the turbines could be up to 115m tall from the ground to blade tip. As this project is still at the development stage, the design and turbine specifications are only indicative. The final choice of turbine will be down to a competitive tendering process and the final design will depend on the results of the feasibility studies and further environmental assessments throughout the development process.
The planning process The planning process for a wind farm is long and rigorous. We work closely with all stakeholders with the aim of ensuring everyone benefits from a carefully planned wind farm. Current status Ecological and ornithological studies have been ongoing over the last fourteen months. These surveys have included breeding bird and bird flight line observations, bat surveys and mammal surveys. Landscape assessment work has been carried out to identify viewpoint locations and initial photomontages are presented here. Access to the site for construction traffic has been studied and work is ongoing. Archaeological features have been identified on the site and the layout has been designed to account for these. Hydrological surveys have also been undertaken and work is ongoing. An anemometry mast has been installed on the site for the measurement of speed and direction of the wind. Further detailed work is underway and will be presented in an Environmental Statement which will accompany the planning application. This information will be available to the public. How is a wind farm developed Step 1 Feasibility studies Step 2 Initial project consultation and design Step 3 Formal Environmental Impact Assessment Step 4 Finalise design and complete EIA Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Duration Duration Duration Duration Submit planning application and environmental statement Project determination by planning authority Project commissioned 6 9 months 6 9 months 6 months 3 5 months Duration Project consent awarded/refused Pre-construction engineering design and procurement Construction Project operation 4 8 months Duration 12 15 months Duration 12 18 months Duration 20 25 years Project decommissioned and site re-instated
How it will look Viewpoint 1: Bruce s Stone The viewpoint is taken from Bruce s Stone beside Loch Trool, the existing view is shown in the top photograph. A computer generated wireframe from the same viewpoint is shown in the centre. A photomontage illustrating the proposed wind farm from this viewpoint is presented at the bottom. Grid reference of viewpoint: E241593 N580346 Elevation: 121m Distance to nearest turbine: 9.902m Hub height: 75m Tip height: 115m Included angle of view: 90º Number of turbine hubs visible in the wireframe: 10 Number of blade tips visible in the wireframe: 10 Viewpoint 2: Barrhill Station The viewpoint is taken from Barrhill Station by Barrhill, the existing view is shown in the top photograph. A computer generated wireframe from the same viewpoint is shown in the centre. A photomontage illustrating the proposed wind farm from this viewpoint is presented at the bottom. Grid reference: E222586 N581622 Elevation: 134m Distance to nearest turbine: 11,660m Hub height: 75m Tip height: 115m Included angle of view: 90º Number of turbine hubs visible in the wireframe: 5 Number of blade tips visible in the wireframe: 10
How it will look Viewpoint 3: A714 by the Telecoms mast The viewpoint is taken from the A714 to the north east of the proposed project location, the existing view is shown in the top photograph. A computer generated wireframe from the same viewpoint is shown in the centre. A photomontage illustrating the proposed wind farm from this viewpoint is presented at the bottom. Grid reference of viewpoint: E233846 N578655 Elevation: 116m Distance to nearest turbine: 3,398m Hub height: 75m Tip height: 115m Included angle of view: 90º Number of turbine hubs visible in the wireframe: 10 Number of blade tips visible in the wireframe: 10 Viewpoint 4: Blair Monument, Newton Stewart The viewpoint is taken from Blair Monument in Newton Stewart, the existing view is shown in the top photograph. A computer generated wireframe from the same viewpoint is shown in the centre. A photomontage illustrating the proposed wind farm from this viewpoint is presented at the bottom. Grid reference of viewpoint: E240371 N565384 Elevation: 71m Distance to nearest turbine: 11,638m Hub height: 75m Tip height: 115m Included angle of view: 90º Number of turbine hubs visible in the wireframe: 10 Number of blade tips visible in the wireframe: 10
How it will look Viewpoint 5: Southern Upland Way The viewpoint is taken from the Southern Upland Way around 6km to the west of Loch Ochiltree, the existing view is shown in the top photograph. A computer generated wireframe from the same viewpoint is shown in the centre. A photomontage illustrating the proposed wind farm from this viewpoint is presented at the bottom. Grid reference of viewpoint: E225958 N573583 Elevation: 170m Distance to nearest turbine: 6,306m Hub height: 75m Tip height: 115m Included angle of view: 90º Number of turbine hubs visible in the wireframe: 10 Number of blade tips visible in the wireframe: 10 Viewpoint 6: Kirkcowan The viewpoint is taken from the B735 by Kirkcowan, the existing view is shown in the top photograph. A computer generated wireframe from the same viewpoint is shown in the centre. A photomontage illustrating the proposed wind farm from this viewpoint is presented at the bottom. Grid reference of viewpoint: E233034 N561256 Elevation: 50m Distance to nearest turbine: 13,118m Hub height: 75m Tip height: 115m Included angle of view: 90º Number of turbine hubs visible in the wireframe: 6 Number of blade tips visible in the wireframe: 6
Environmental impact assessment We are working hard to understand the existing environment at Hill of Ochiltree. Independent consultants help us to ensure that we comply with EU and UK law by carrying out a number of comprehensive studies to guide the wind farm design. We will use information from the studies to create an Environmental Statement which will allow planning decision makers and authorities to understand the environmental impact of our proposal. The report, and a non-technical summary, will be available to the public. The team supporting the environmental process includes scientists, landscape architects, hydrologists, geographers, ecologists, ornithologists and engineers. We understand the environmental importance of the area and are committed to minimising the impact of our proposal whilst striving to create benefits for local communities and the environment. Items that are considered as part of the EIA process: Site selection Cultural heritage Ecology and ornithology Noise Landscape and visual Archaeology Construction Aviation Telecoms. Stakeholder engagement We are committed to keeping all stakeholders informed about the progress of the development and will provide regular updates on the E.ON website at eon-uk.com/generation/1689.aspx You can email us at hillofochiltree@eon-uk.com or contact us using the forms on the website.
Hill of Ochiltree Wind Farm Key Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. Licence No AL100048146 (Atmos) Refer to Figure 1.4 Fire Tower Borrow Pit Borrow Pit Laydown Area Borrow Pit Bellmouth Figure 1.2 Site Layout Site boundary Drawn by : TH Checked by : SH Approved by : SH Upgraded access track New access track Borrow pit / Quarry Cabling route Permanent Met Mast 0 Crane hardstanding Substation Bellmouth 0.5 1 Kilometres Scale: 1:25,000 @ A3 26 / 11 / 2009 1905_E3_028f TL01k
2 Hill of Ochiltree Wind Farm 1 Key Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. Licence No AL100048146 (Atmos) 5 4 3 9 7 10 6 8 Site boundary Figure 1.4 Site Layout at 1:5000 scale Drawn by : JM Checked by : SH Approved by : SH Upgraded access track Borrow pit / Quarry Permanent Met Mast 0 New access track Cabling route Crane hardstanding Substation Bellmouth 5m contours 50 100 150 200 250 Metres Scale: 1:5,000 @ A3 26 / 11 / 2009 1905_E3_138a TL01k
Hill of Ochiltree Wind Farm 80m 75m 115m 75m Typical Turbine Typical Permanent Met Mast and Foundation 14m NOTE : All Dimensions Approximate CONTROL ROOM SWITCH ROOM Figure 3.1: Typical Turbine, Permanent Met Mast and Control Building Typical Control Building Drawn by : TP Checked by : SH Approved by : SH TL 01k 15/06/2009 1905_E3_101a
Nacelle Hill of Ochiltree Wind Farm 5m 20m Hard Stand Blade Support R17m 40m Blade Length 40m Plan of Foundation Plan of Foundation Hard Stand Blade Support Typical Installation Area Section of Foundation Section of Foundation 60m 85m Plant Storage and Working Area NOTE : All Dimensions Approximate Elevation Figure 3.2: Typical Turbine Foundations, Installation Area and Construction Compound Elevation Typical Piled Base Turbine Foundation Typical Gravity Base Turbine Foundation Typical Construction Compound Area Drawn by : TP Checked by : SH Approved by : SH TL 01k 15/06/2009 1905_E3_102a
Hill of Ochiltree Wind Farm Typical Floating Track on Deep Peat Typical Cut Track 1000mm 750mm Fill NOTE : All Dimensions Approximate 250mm Electrical cable Earth cable Fibre optic cable Cables laid in sand Figure 3.3: Typical Access Tracks and Cable Trench Typical Cable Trench Drawn by : TP Checked by : SH Approved by : SH TL 01k 15/06/2009 1905_E3_103a
Hill of Ochiltree Wind Farm Bailey Bridge Plan Bailey End of Bridge Detail (Male End Shown) Bailey Bridge Elevation Bailey Bridge Section NOTE : All Dimensions Approximate Typical Culvert Typical Bottomless Culvert Figure 3.4: Typical Watercourse Crossings Drawn by : TP Checked by : SH Approved by : SH TL 01k 15/06/2009 1905_E3_104a
Hill of Ochiltree Wind Farm 1 Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationary Office. Crown Copyright reserved. Licence No AL100048146 (Atmos) 1 Key Key 2 Site boundary 70m Visibility Splay set 2.4m back from highway edge New on Site Access Tracks 3 0 250 500 750 1000 Meters Scale: 1:18,000 @ A3 2 3 NOTE : NOT TO SCALE Figure 11.2. Site Access, Sight Lines and Loch Access Detail Drawn by : TP Checked by : SH Approved by : SH 15 / 06 / 2009 1905_E3_105b TL 01k
Hill of Ochiltree Wind Farm Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. Licence No AL100048146 (Atmos) Key 0 Figure 11.3 Penninghame Forest Access Road from A714 Drawn by : TP Checked by : SH Approved by : SH 5 10 15 20 Meters Scale: 1:368 @ A3 30 / 11 / 2009 1905_E3_139a TL 01k