OIC to host consultation on Faray developments
Orkney Islands Council is holding a consultation event, next Thursday, on proposals to install a new extended slipway and landing jetty at the south end of Faray, in the North Isles.
This follows on from a pre-application consultation for a proposed six-turbine council-owned wind farm in Faray. The project is part of the wider Orkney’s Community Wind Farm Project, which also includes proposed developments at Quanterness in St Ola and at Wee Fea in Hoy.
According to OIC, the existing slipway to the island in a dilapidated condition, and improved access to the island would be required for any future development, as well as for general ongoing access. A landing jetty would also be required for the delivery of large components.
An environmental impact assessment for the Faray project is set to cover both the wind farm proposals and the extended slipway/landing jetty. However, as the marine structures are below mean high-water spring, a marine licence application has to be submitted to Marine Scotland for the structures. This requires a separate pre-application consultation process.
The online event takes place between 4pm and 7pm on March 4. Joining instructions will be available at www.orkney.gov.uk/FarayMarine.
The event aims to provide an opportunity for members of the public and interested parties to provide feedback to the project team in advance of a marine licence application being submitted. The presentation will cover a description of the proposals as well as information on the potential impacts that have been taken into consideration. Full project information is available at www.orkney.gov.uk/FarayMarine.
Anyone wishing to provide comments on the proposed extended slipway and landing jetty can submit these through:
- the online feedback form at www.orkney.gov.uk/FarayMarine
- By email to kirsty.groundwater@orkney.gov.uk
- By phone to 07818508323
- By post to Kirsty Groundwater, Project Officer, Orkney Islands Council, Town House, Stromness, KW16 3AA