Work is continuing on a 17-turbine wind farm in the Highlands, it has been announced.

Turbine components for the Corriemoillie Wind Farm west of Garve are due to begin arriving on site from Monday, 11 July.

Contractors RJ McLeod began preparatory work on the project at the end of September last year and have been developing turbine foundations, access roads and the on-site sub-station.


However, EDF Energy Renewables, the sites owners, have stated turbine blades and steel tower sections are to be transported from the port at Invergordon, with nacelles and hubs being transported from Hull via Perth.

The developer added there might be possible delays to motorists in the area over the summer due to the deliveries.

EDF Energy Renewables Project Manager Andrew Russell said: "Our main priority is to cause as little disruption to road users as possible.  We use a specialist haulage company with extensive experience in transporting very large loads like these turbine parts. We have already carried out two trial runs which went smoothly."

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