Facilitating Change joined fellow consultants and the West of Orkney Windfarm team to celebrate a major milestone in the project’s progression with the submission of both the onshore and offshore consent applications. The celebration was held in Aberdeen and was attended by specialists from across the project who have worked tirelessly to become the first ScotWind project to submit applications.
The offshore consent applications were submitted to the Scottish Government in October 2023 with the onshore applications submitted to the Highland Council the following month. The project will have up to 125 turbines on fixed foundations, an expected capacity of around two gigawatts and aims to deliver first power in 2029.
Facilitating Change supported the West of Orkney Windfarm project team to undertake comprehensive stakeholder engagement throughout the pre-application period. Speaking about our approach to community consultation, Development Manager Jack Farnham said:
“Any project which intends to power around two million homes cannot be undertaken in isolation from the communities in which it will operate. Over the last two years, we’ve organised 33 public events, reaching over 2,400 residents across Caithness, Sutherland and Orkney. These events have served as a platform for the community to actively participate and engage with the project’s design, ensuring that we develop an environmentally responsible and socially beneficial project that resonates with local needs and aspirations.”
To find out how we can support you in achieving your engagement aspirations, please call us on 01786 820 111 or email Tori at victoria@fchange.com.
