Planning sought for works to allow component delivery to Mayo windfarm
The works are proposed in order to facilitate the delivery of turbine components.
A planning application has been submitted to Mayo County Council seeking permission for temporary and permanent works to facilitate the delivery of turbine components for a Mayo wind farm.
Bord na Móna Powergen Ltd are to apply for permission for works to allow the delivery of components for the third phase of the Oweninny wind farm.
The Turbine Delivery Route (TDR) will originate at the port of entry at Killybegs Harbour, Co Donegal, runs through Co Sligo, Co Leitrim and will terminate at the consented North Mayo wind farm site.
The total length of the TDR is 188km of which 36km in Co Mayo. Minor temporary and permanent works are not proposed along this entire route but only at select locations. The total area of the works proposed in Co Mayo is 5.87 Hectares.
The proposed development comprises both temporary and permanent works located in the townlands Lecarrow, Crossmolina, Abbeytown, Knockalegan, Glebe, Gortskeddia, Ballina, Abbeyhalfquarter, Knocknalyre and Bunree.
The works are required to accommodate delivery of Abnormal Indivisible Loads (AIL) and will consist of: Laying of temporary load bearing surfaces; Temporary modification to street furniture; Temporary removal of street lighting, bollard and tree removal; Temporary entrance to be constructed at three locations.
There are also plans to construct dual-purpose permanent access and public amenity track of approximately 2.7km at Crossmolina and build a permanent bridge crossing for the River Deel at Crossmolina.
The company aims to install permanent lighting along the access and amenity track at Crossmolina and sustainable drainage system along track at Crossmolina, The applications seeks the Installation of a temporary construction compound to include site offices, welfare facilities and car parking at Crossmolina.
