Bill Steven, the Chair of Save Straiton for Scotland has said Willowind
Energy still are not listening to the communities they are developing in.
Steven was reacting to the news that Willowind have submitted an addendum
to their plans for wind turbines at Linfairn.
Following consultationwith the communities, Willowind already ditched six
turbines in the Northern leg earlier this year and have now submitted an
addendum for a 17 turbine site with a 54.4 MW capacity.
Bill Steven said: “The most disappointing thing is that Mr Atwal of
Willowind still isn’t listening to the communities.
“This had the largest scale objections ever seen in Scotland and the size
and scale is one of the most inappropriate ever in the country.
“However, they don’t listen to the concerns raised in South and East
Ayrshire council’s capacity for windfarms and just plough ahead regardless.”
Suki Atwal of Willowind said: ” I believe the proposed scheme is one that
addresses the main concerns of the local communities and the statutory
consultees.
“Linfairn Wind Farm would provide a real boost to the local economy and to
local community schemes and we will be guided by our discussions with the
community on how best that can be done.”
It is hoped a public information day covering the addendum submission and
revised layout will be held soon.
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