Dumfries & Galloway MP Russell Brown and Galloway and West Dumfries MSP
Alex Fergusson have welcomed the news that EDF Energy Renewables have
decided not to pursue plans for the Airriequhillart wind farm.
The plans would have seen 18 wind turbines erected near the village of
Barrachan.
There was strong opposition from the local community who campaigned against
EDF’s proposals.
MSP Alex fergusson said: “As a matter of principle I do not take sides on
individual wind-farm applications, but I am absolutely delighted that EDF
have decided not to pursue its proposed development at Airriequhillart. I
have always maintained that there are good sites and bad sites for these
developments, but I have never been in any doubt that Airriequhillart was a
perfect example of a very bad site. Whatever the reasons for this change of
mind by the developers, it is to be greatly welcomed, and the many
constituents who would have been severely impacted had the plans gone ahead
can now breathe a well earned sigh of relief and enjoy some good nights
sleep at last.”
Dumfries & Galloway MP Russell Brown added: “This is good news for people
living in the Airriequhillart area and this decision is a victory for them.
However, I know there are concerns that another company may come along and
try to develop a wind farm on or near the site. I hope this doesn’t turn
out to be the case as there was strong opposition from many people to EDF’s
plans.
“I also doubt that this u turn will halt the Scottish Government’s
determination to see Dumfries & Galloway carpeted with windfarm after
windfarm, as we continue to receive an unfair share of such development in
our area.”
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