Council / Plans in for car park and picnic benches at wind farm compound site
PLANS have now been lodged for a public car park with picnic benches at a compound previously used in the Viking Energy wind farm construction.
The development south of Voe is being proposed by SSE Renewables, the company behind the 103-turbine wind farm.
The wind farm is set to go live this summer, and once it is operational people will be able to walk and cycle along its many tracks.
It is hoped the public car park will provide easier access to the tracks.
Two temporary compounds were set up to provide bases for workers during its construction.
The main one was south of the Halfway House, whilst there was a “north” one off the A970 south of Voe.
The north one is the location of the plans for a car park and picnic benches.
The proposal includes around 20 parking bays, including some disabled spaces.
The plans, submitted to Shetland Islands Council’s planning department, also include a container for storing all-terrain wheelchairs.
There also stands to be a public car park built near to the new Sandwater road, which was part of a planning condition.
Become a supporter of Shetland News
Shetland News is asking its many readers to consider start paying for their dose of the latest local news delivered straight to their PC, tablet or mobile phone.
Journalism comes at a price and because that price is not being paid in today’s rapidly changing media world, most publishers - national and local - struggle financially despite very healthy audience figures.
Most online publishers have started charging for access to their websites, others have chosen a different route. Shetland News currently has over 600 supporters who are all making small voluntary financial contributions. All funds go towards covering our cost and improving the service further.
Your contribution will ensure Shetland News can: -
- Bring you the headlines as they happen;
- Stay editorially independent;
- Give a voice to the community;
- Grow site traffic further;
- Research and publish more in-depth news, including more Shetland Lives features.
If you appreciate what we do and feel strongly about impartial local journalism, then please become a supporter of Shetland News by either making a single payment or monthly subscription.
Support us from as little as £3 per month – it only takes a minute to sign up. Thank you.
Already a supporter? Sign in to hide this message.
