Online Exhibition
23rd September to 23rd October 2024
The first phase of public consultation on the proposed Spiorad na Mara offshore wind project gets underway on Monday 23rd September and runs until 23rd October.
What are the public consultations about?
Public consultation is an essential part of the development process for Spiorad na Mara. Before we submit our key consents applications, we will hold two phases of public consultation, during which we will share details of our plans as they are developing and seek your feedback and input.
This is the first of the two phases, and is in addition to the programme of wider engagement which has been ongoing since the seabed area option was awarded to us by the Scottish Government in 2022 and which will continue throughout the development, construction and operations of the windfarm, if built. The wider programme includes community drop-ins, which took place in June, July and August and will resume in November after this period of consultation has ended.
We are also open to receiving feedback at any time and may be contacted using the contact details below.
23mh Sultain gu 23mh Dàmhair 2024
Tòisichidh a’ chiad ìre de cho-chomhairleachadh poblach air molaidhean pròiseact gaoithe aig muir Spiorad na Mara air Diluain 23mh Sultain agus mairidh e gu 23mh Dàmhair.
Where and when will the consultations take place?
We commit to being inclusive in our consultation activities and to maximising opportunities for participation by all.
To achieve this, we are making information available online, holding in-person exhibitions and making project personnel available for small-group or individual meetings through information clinics.
The information clinics are by appointment only and bookings will be made by using the booking form below or by calling Denise on +44 739 681 8000.
Our first phase of consultation starts on Monday 23rd September, with the launch of an on-line consultation room which will run until Thursday 23rd October. On Tuesday 24th September, we will hold the first of seven in-person consultation events which are being held around the island. Full listings of the dates can be found below.
What will be consulted on during these events?
During this first phase of public consultation, we will share our latest updates on all aspects of the project, including environmental and technical assessments, ground investigations and offshore and onshore surveys.
The range of topics we will consult on will include: offshore array layout options; offshore cable route corridors; onshore cable route corridors; landfall and substation locations; Operations and Maintenance approach; our Environmental Impact Assessment work, and employment and supply chain opportunities.
As our initial plans are taking shape, we will invite feedback which will inform how we seek to design the project in a way that best addresses the concerns and desires of local people, whilst also balancing relevant technical and environmental considerations.
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
CLÀR GHNÌOMHAN
Public Exhibitions
| Tues 24th Sept | Clan MacQuarrie Centre | 3-8pm |
| Wed 25th Sept | Barvas and Brue Community Centre | 3-8pm |
| Thu 26th Sept | Old School, Shawbost | 3-8pm |
| Mon 30th Sept | Stornoway Town Hall | 3-8pm |
| Tue 1st Oct | Carloway Community Centre | 3-8pm |
| Wed 2nd Oct | Uig Community Centre | 3-8pm |
| Thu 3rd Oct | Great Bernera Community Centre | 3-8pm |
Dedicated Information Clinics
by appointment only
Fri 4th Oct | An Lanntair (downstairs) | 4-8pm |
Sat 5th Oct | Caberfeidh Hotel | 10am-2pm |
Mon 7th Oct | Raebhat House, Horshader | 5-9pm |
Tue 8th Oct | Breasclete Community Centre | 9am-1pm |
Wed 9th Oct | Spòrsnis | 1-5pm |
Information Clinic booking form
Download our exhibition resources
CONTACT
CONALTRADH
As we continue to shape and design the project, your feedback is very important to us.
We want to hear from you and look forward to building on the relationships already established with communities and stakeholder representatives on the Western Isles/North west of Scotland.
You can contact us in the following ways:
