Head Office/Registered Office
2411 London Road
Glasgow
G32 8XT
Tel: 0141 764 2411
Fax: 0141 764 2434
North Office
Strathpeffer Road
Dingwall
IV15 9XB
Tel: 01349 860000
Fax: 01349 860005
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North Rhins Wind Farm
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Wind Energy (North Rhins) Ltd
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Size
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11 x 2MW
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Programme
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30 Weeks (completed 2009)
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Contract Form
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Design and Build
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The contract is for the construction of 11 no. wind turbines, associated site access tracks, electrical infrastructure (including 4,200m cabling) and substation. A key element to the success of the contract was the co-ordination of the civils work, electrical sub-contract work and the turbine erection contract. The rock extraction and processing that was required was taken care of by on-site borrow pits.
Principal Elements included:
Rock extraction and processing 100,000t / Access Track 7,600 m
Turbine Foundations & Hardstandings 11 no. / Cabling 4,200m
Key Issues:
- Liaison with local landowners and tenant farmers
- Protection and monitoring of livestock, watercourses and general farmland