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The Project
Timeline
2003-2009
Development process, consultation,
design and assessment
Development process, consultation,
design and assessment
2009
Community exhibitons
Submission under Section 36 of Electricty Act
Public consultation by Scottish Government
Community exhibitons
Submission under Section 36 of Electricty Act
Public consultation by Scottish Government
2010
Submission of Project Addendum
Further consultation
Submission of Project Addendum
Further consultation
2011
Planning decision
Interconnector decision
Investment decision
Planning decision
Interconnector decision
Investment decision
2013-2014
Construction begins
Construction begins
2017-2018
Construction finishes
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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