Site Development

The Tom nan Clach Wind Farm proposal is in the early stages of development. Nothing will be built until all the necessary studies have been undertaken and planning permission has been granted.


The current position is as follows:

  • Since 2006 Infinergy have been assessing the suitability of the site in terms of:
    • Technical considerations such as wind speeds and access
    • Environmental issues such as landscape and noise
    • Local community issues
  • In September 2007 a temporary anemometer mast (met mast) was installed on the site to measure wind speeds and wind direction at various measurement heights.

Looking ahead the next steps are:

  • As part of Infinergy's consultation programme two public exhibitions are scheduled for March 2008 as follows:
    • Wednesday 12th March 2008
      Old Village Hall
      Cawdor
      2pm - 7pm
    • Thursday 13th March 2008
      Strathdearn Village Hall
      Tomatin
      5pm - 9pm
    These exhibitions are intended to provide the opportunity for local people to learn more about the proposed wind farm, to ask questions, and to meet key members of the project team. Infinergy staff will be on hand to answer any questions on the proposal, wind energy and climate change and to address any other issues.

    Equally importantly the exhibitions provide the opportunity for Infinergy to receive comments from local people before finalising their plans.
  • In April/May 2008 the final planning application and the Environmental Statement will hopefully be submitted to The Highland Council.