Windfarm firms to outline Shropshire and Mid Wales convoy plans
Windfarm developers will set out their plans for turbine component deliveries ahead of their lorries carrying huge parts through Shropshire and Mid Wales this summer at two public drop-in events.
The developers behind two Mid Wales windfarms currently under construction – Awel Newydd and RES – have jointly organised two public information events to update local people about turbine component deliveries which will be starting in July.
The first event will take place on July 12 in Pant Memorial Hall between 3pm to 7pm, while the second will be held on July 14, at the Newtown campus of the NPTC Group, between 3pm and 7pm.
Members of the public are invited to the events to hear the developers' turbine delivery programmes for Tirgwynt windfarm, between Carno and Cefn Coch, and Garreg Lwyd Hill windfarm, between Felindre and Llanbadarn Fynydd.
The events will include information about the delivery plans and timings of convoys carrying turbine components as they pass villages and towns on the route with a full police escort.
This comes after fears were raised that the convoys will cause disruption to the area's emergency services, as well as put people off travelling along the trunk road, damaging the tourist trade.
Representatives from both companies will be at the events to discuss the deliveries and answer any questions or concerns residents may have.
Turbine deliveries for Tirgwynt windfarm are due to begin on July 25 and last through to mid-September. A trial run of a convoy, minus the turbine parts, will take place tomorrow. (THURSDAY, JUNE 30)
Turbine deliveries for Garreg Lwyd Hill windfarm are due to begin on September 12 – after the deliveries for Tirgwynt windfarm have concluded.
- and will continue until mid-December.
Andy Black, director at Awel Newydd Cyf, said: "Awel Newydd has been in discussion with the police forces involved as well as the highway authorities to ensure that the safety of road users is prioritised and any potential disruption is minimised.
"Whilst we expect minimal traffic delays, we understand that some people may have concerns and we look forward to meeting people at both events in Pant and Newtown, and welcome their questions about the planned delivery routes and timing."
Rob Kemeys, RES project manager for Garreg Lwyd Hill windfarm, said he hopes residents will leave the meetings confident that disruption will be minimised as far as possible.
"RES and Awel Newydd have been working closely to keep the communities along the respective routes well informed in advance of any deliveries beginning," he said.
"We look forward to welcoming as many people as possible to these drop-in sessions especially in Newtown, through which turbine components for Garreg Lwyd Hill windfarm will begin to travel from September.
He added: "These are exciting milestones for both projects and with detailed information to hand and knowledgeable team members in attendance, we hope visitors will leave confident in the knowledge that any temporary disruption during this period will be minimised as far as possible."
