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Energy

Ardrossan Wind Farm Extension

Client

 

 

Aitricity

 

 

 

Turbine Supplier

Vestas

  

Size 

 

3 x 3MW 

 
Programme

 

30 Weeks (completed 2008)

 
Contract Form
 Lump Sum
   

The works were for a 3- turbine extension to an existing 12- turbine wind farm site in North Ayrshire, with RJ McLeod as the Balance of Plant Contractor. Construction of wind turbine reinforced concrete foundations and associated crane hardstandings, the construction of new access roads utilising on site borrow pits, the extension of an existing operational control building and 1,500m of cable trenches excavated, cabled and reinstated. The control building was provided with all electrical infrastructure and equipment required for the performance of the wind farm. Under CDM RJ McLeod acted as Principal Contractor for the duration of the project.

 

Principal Elements included:

Turbines 3 no.
New Access Roads 1,700m
Access Track 500m
Cable Trenches 1,500m
Control Building 1 no.

 

 

Key Issues:

  • Full environmental impact assessments and monitoring carried out on site
  • Archaelogical watching brief used during all excavation works