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Major Projects : Wansbeck Blyth Harbour Wind Farm : Planning Advice
LOCATION: Blyth Harbour
CLENT: Hainsford Energy Blyth Harbour Ltd.
STATUS: Ongoing
Fairhurst were commissioned to provide planning and technical engineering advice for inclusion in the Planning Application and Environmental Statement (ES), for the upgrading and repowering of Wansbeck Blyth Harbour Wind Farm, Northumberland.
The existing wind farm, consisting of nine turbines, had a maximum capacity of 300kw when constructed in 1992. These are to be replaced by six new 125m high turbines, generating eight times as much power. A larger ‘landmark machine’ is also proposed, which from ground to blade tip would dwarf Nelsons column. Standing at 163m in height this machine is to be the largest land based turbine in Europe.
The technical advice provided by Fairhurst has not only formed an integral part of the Planning Application and ES, but also the overall site design and feasibility, location of turbines and foundation design. Fairhurst have continued to provide advice for the post planning phase relating to construction methodology.
The Planning Application and ES have been approved and works are progressing towards construction.
For more information on Fairhurst's Planning & Development Division please e-mail us.
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Key Project Personnel
Ron Bryson
Partner
Ron is a chartered engineer and a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers. He has been a partner of Fairhurst since 2003 and has over 25 years experience in the construction industry.
Throughout his career he has been responsible for design, coordination and value management of a wide range of civil and structural projects covering all sectors, including retail, commercial, industrial, municipal, residential and infrastructure.
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