A MEETING will take place in Muirkirk later this month for locals to view plans for a proposed wind farm extension.
Local residents are being invited to learn more about proposals to extend Galawhistle Wind Farm at a series of public consultation events.
Nadara is exploring the potential to add up to five additional turbines to the north of the existing wind farm, located approximately 7km east of Muirkirk and 5km west of Douglas in South Lanarkshire.
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If consented, the firm says the extension could have a total capacity of 36MW, generating enough power annually to power 29,700 UK homes, while providing up to an additional £180,000 each year for the existing community benefit funds.
The consultation event in Muirkirk will take place at the Muirkirk Hub on Furnace Road on Wednesday, August 26 from 2-7pm.
Other events will be held in Douglas and Glespin on Tuesday, August 25.
The consultations invite local people to meet the project team, view the emerging proposals, ask questions and share feedback.
Nadara says comments received will help inform the design of the project before a planning application is submitted.
Karen Watt, community relation specialist, said: "These events are an opportunity for people to find out more about the project, ask questions and provide feedback, with community views helping to shape the plans before they are finalised.
“The extension has the potential to generate more renewable electricity while delivering lasting benefits for local communities through increased community benefit funding, opportunities for community ownership and support for the regional supply chain."
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