Turbine deliveries through Wick due to be completed by Thursday
Turbine components are being transported through Wick this week on the first stage of their journey to a wind farm site near the Causewaymire.
Deliveries for Tacher Wind Farm began from Wick harbour on Monday and the developer, Cornwall-based CleanEarth Energy, expects them to be concluded by Thursday.
The wind farm will consist of three turbines with a blade-tip height of around 140m, and with a total capacity 12.9MW. It is expected to be operational by the end of this year.
The construction site is off the A9, approximately halfway between Loch Rangag and Mybster.
Parking restrictions are being put in place along Martha Terrace and River Street during delivery periods.
Information posted on the CleanEarth website says: “These restrictions will remain in place until all deliveries are completed.”
It adds: “There will be no road closures but delays are to be expected.”
A section on frequently asked questions explains: “When considering the size, weight and shape of the components, road is the only realistic option for transport between Wick harbour and the wind farm site.
“The route to Tacher Wind Farm was determined based on the limited number of roads suitable for the scale of the blade components.
“In the event of emergency services trying to pass the hauliers, the driver will move aside. Each delivery will be accompanied by a police escort in coordination with 999 services. Should a call be made to 999 all respective control rooms will cooperate on the location of the component loads and movements of the vehicle.
“Each delivery will be accompanied by a police escort in coordination with 999 services.”
