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The Project
Timeline
2003 - 2009
Development process, consultation, design and assessment
2009
Public consultation by Scottish Government
2010
Planning decision?
2012
Construction begins
Spring 2009
Community exhibitions and Submission under Section 36 of Electricity Act
Spring 2010
Submission of Project Addendum
2011
Investment decision
2016
Construction finishes
All wind farms must go through a development stage before any construction can begin. For the Viking Wind farm this includes:
- Establishing the joint venture
- Creating initial design concepts
- Coordinating leases
- Undertaking wind studies
- Undertaking public and targeted consultation
- Establishing a viable wind farm design
- Undertaking studies to inform the Environmental Impact Assessment
- Advancing a connection agreement with National Grid and other relevant agencies
- Submitting a planning application
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