By Stuart Gillespie
Plans for a windfarm have been scaled down – again.
Falck Renewables Wind and Coriolis Energy are now looking to build eight
turbines at Mochrum Fell, between Corsock and Parton.
They originally intended to put up 15 rotors when they unveiled pro-posals
in 2012, scaling that down to 11 at the start of last year.
The firms say they have cut the number after talks with the council and the
three that wouldn’t be built are the ones that would have been closest to
the top of Mochrum Fell.
Project manager Lynne Sweeney said: “Since submitting our original plan, we
have continued to work with the council to deliver a well-designed project
appropriate to its location.
“Under revised proposals, the three turbines identified by the council as
being most intrusive have been completely removed, allowing us to reduce
the potential overall landscape and visual impact.
“We are also pleased our planning has resulted in the development having
been recognised as having little effect on the ecology and wildlife.”
Seven of the turbines would be 126.5m tall with one 116.5m.
Falck also plans to offer nearby communities the chance to own one of the
turbines. Ms Sweeney added: “By taking ownership, the community would enjoy
an additional revenue stream for projects and have a real stake in the
success of the project without the need to make any up-front financial
commitment.
“This shared ownership would be in addition to the community benefit fund
of £5,000 per MW – up to £120,000 per year.”
The firms have previously said the windfarm represents a £51million
investment and would help create jobs locally and nationally.
The council has received a number of letters about the proposed development
with correspondence from objectors outweighing that from supporters.
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