KILGALLIOCH WINDFARM a Proposed Development

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KILGALLIOCH WINDFARM A proposed development

January 2012 Introducing ScottishPower Renewables Introducing Kilgallioch Windfarm

ScottishPower Renewables is a leading developer of renewable energy, particularly onshore wind. We have over 20 years of experience in this industry and have a wealth of knowledge that we utilise to develop, construct and operate windfarm projects throughout the UK. With 13 operational windfarms in Scotland, we feel our extensive experience enables us to develop sustainable energy projects responsibly in this region.

In 2011, ScottishPower Renewables became the first UK developer to reach an installed generating capacity of

1,000 mega watts (MW) from onshore wind. We have Whitelee Windfarm, turbine height 110 metres also developed and operate Whitelee Windfarm in west- central Scotland, Europe’s largest onshore windfarm, with a unique on-site Visitor Centre that has welcomed over 180,000 people through its doors since it opened in September 2009. The site access tracks are also widely used by members of the public for cycling, rambling, dog walking and horse riding and this is a great example of how Photomontage showing a section of Kilgallioch Windfarm from Viewpoint 1 - Craig Airie Fell, looking northeast. windfarms can add real value to their local area. ScottishPower Renewables is proposing to develop a windfarm in and Development Area around the area of Kilgallioch and Purgatory Forests, south of Barrhill We pride ourselves on developing renewable energy in southwest Scotland. The site is located largely within an Area of projects responsibly and to this end every one of our Search for large scale windfarm development, as specified in Dumfries Barrhill projects follows a thorough development process, taking and Galloway Council Planning Guidance,1 and is also shown in the 2 into account detailed environmental information and the emerging South Ayrshire Council Main Issues Report as being within a aspirations of stakeholders. We actively encourage those Preferred Area of Search for Large Scale Windfarms. surrounding our proposed projects to become involved at all stages of the development so we can utilise feedback to We began consulting with members of the public and other shape and refine our plans. stakeholders about this project in December 2008, and our planning application was submitted to the Scottish Government in March 2010 Newton Stewart We are recognised as industry leaders and this year were under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989. As the site lies within proud to receive our second Queen’s Award for Sustainable both Dumfries and Galloway and South Ayrshire, both Councils Stranraer Development. We are committed to the communities are key consultees to the Scottish Government who will ultimately N in which we operate and in 2011 delivered more than determine the application. Since submitting our application in March £1million to community benefit funds throughout the UK. 2010 we have received additional feedback on the project and have 1:175000 Reproduced from Ordnance Survey digital map data © Crown copyright 2012. All taken account of this to further refine our proposals. rights reserved. License number 100043331 In addition to our onshore windfarms we are developing Beinn Tharsuinn Windfarm, turbine height 81 metres over 2,000 MW of offshore energy projects in the UK, have The proposals presented here have been developed through a rigorous design process, incorporating feedback from the public and been granted permission to construct a 10 MW world-first stakeholders at all stages. They represent an optimal design for the windfarm, balancing the site’s potential to deliver renewable tidal demonstration array in the Sound of Islay and are energy benefits with environmental, technical and community considerations. investigating a further 150 MW of marine potential in the Pentland Firth, confirming our position at the forefront of The changes to the proposal are being presented to the Scottish Government, Dumfries and Galloway Council and South Ayrshire the renewables industry. Council in a document known as an ‘Addendum’, which supplements the Environmental Statement submitted in support of the original application. Details of how to view or obtain a copy of the Addendum and original Environmental Statement are available at the back of this document.

Beinn Tharsuinn Windfarm, turbine height 81 metres

Cover Photo: Black Law Windfarm, turbine height 110 metres 220000 225000 Key Facts How many turbines? Kilgallioch Windfarm Site Layout 99 SOUTH AYRSHIRE CC1 7 2 8 Key

How tall would the turbines be? BP U 112 Proposed Turbine Location The maximum height would be 146.5 metres (from the base of 9 110 111 115 Rotor Diameter Development Area 17 109 114 the turbine to the blade tip at its highest point). However, two of 16 13 10 122 Meteorological Mast 11 108 116 BP7: Near Cairn 113 0 0 14 0 the turbines in the southwest of the site would have a reduced 0 18 BP3: Liberland 0 0 Power Performance 5 5 7 7 121 5 5 101 117 Assessment Mast 15 12 BP1: Benbrake Hill maximum height of 125 metres. 19 106 Local Authority Boundary 105 120 124 20 22 100 Track Layout 95 107 102 118 What would be the maximum generating capacity 21 125 Spine Road to be Upgraded

31 23 of each turbine? 94 99 119 126 Existing Spine Road 28 127 103 (General Access Road) Up to 3 MW 27 24 96 New Spine Road 25 98 29 93 1 3 Primary Track 3 3 26 92 97 What would be the maximum generating capacity 4 30 65 0 220000 0 225000 Minor Track 0 BP4: White Fell BP6: Craig Airie Fell 1 33 of the windfarm? r 34 64 91 e CC3 Meteorological Mast Track b

m 63 Up to 297 MW u 36 66 n Substation / Control Compound e s

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L Hub Height . Blade Tip Height Laydown Area d 59 68 How much electricity would a 297 MW windfarm e v 61 r e Construction Compound s BP2: Big Craigenlee e r CC1 generate? SOUTH AYRSHIRE 58 62 71 s t Borrow Pit h 8 7 Key 2 g i 220000 225000 r 70 Enough to supply the equivalent of over 160,000 homes * l 42 57 l BP U 112 Transformer A 73 . Proposed Turbine Location DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY 9 1 110 111 115 1 72 0 43 55 2 74 Development Area 17 t The following turbines are proposed with reduced h 10 109 114 16 13 g How long would it take to construct the i 56 heights, of up to 125 m to tip: T50 and T53. r 54 75 y 122 Meteorological Mast

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m Spine Road to be Upgraded Proposed Turbine Location l Reviewed: PM 9 110 111 115 23 a 31 t 99 94 i 119 126 Existing Spine Road N Approved: PP g 127 Would construction traffic be managed? 28 i Development Area 17 d 114 103 (General Access Road) Ref: 378/ES/003 Revision: B 10 109 y Photo for illustrative purposes only. Image16 shows a turbine13 at Whitelee27 96 24 e v Date: 09/12/2011 Yes. Before construction begins we would prepare a Traffic r 122 Meteorological Mast Windfarm with dimensions: 110 metre tip height, 93 metre11 rotor 108 113 116 u New Spine Road BP7: Near Cairn S

0 14 25 98 0 0 BP3: Liberland 0 18 29 93 e 0 diameter and 63.5 metre tower height. 0 Power Performance 1 c 5 5 3 7 121 n 7 Primary Track 5 Management Plan in agreement with both Dumfries and Galloway 117 5 3 101 a Reproduced from Ordnance Survey digital map dataAs ©se Crownssment copyrightMast 2012. All rights reserved. License number 100043331 3 12 15 BP1: Benbrake Hill 26 92 n 97 4 19 30 65 d 0 CC1 r Site Layout SOUTH AYRSHIRE 0 106 Minor Track 105 O Local Authority Boundary and South Ayrshire Councils, detailing how traffic to site and 0 BP4: White Fell BP6: Craig Airie Fel1l20 124 1 33 7 22 m r 8 20 34 91 Figure A4.1 2 64 100 o Key e Key CC3 r Meteorological Mast Track b f Track Layout

m 95 deliveries would be managed. BP U 112 107 63 102 d 118 u 21 36 66 e 125 n c Proposed Turbine Location Spine Road to be Upgraded Substation / Control Compound u e 9 110 111 115 s d Kilgallioch Windfarm n 23 o 31 99 r e 37 94 60 69 67 119 126 Existing Spine Road c p 127 Substation Temporary i 28 Development Area e 17 L Addendum 109 114 R . 16 13 10 103 (Genera2l2 0A0c00cess Road) Laydown Area 225000 d 27 59 96 Would this development create any jobs? e 24 68 v 16212 Meteorological Mast r 11 108 116 BP7: e Near Cairn 113 New Spine Road Construction Compound s 0 14 BP2: Big Craigenlee 0 e 0 BP3: Liberland 98 0 18 r 25 0 0 Power Performance During the construction of the 60 turbine Arecleoch Windfarm, 29 93 71 5 58 62 5 s 1 7 t 121 7 3 5 117 5 Primary Track Borrow Pit h 101 Assessment Mast 3 12 g 15 BP1: Benbrake Hill 3 i 70 19 r 26 92 97 4 there were around 220 workers on site at the peak of construction l 30 65 42 57 0 l 106 0 A Local Authority Boundary 105 120 124 73 Minor Track 0 . BP4: White Fell BP6: Craig Airie Fell DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY 1 22 1 20 33 r 1 34 64 100 91 72 and around 1,500 in total inducted to work on the sitee for anything 0 CC3 43 55 Track Layout Meteorological Mast Track b 2 95 74 t 102 m 107 118 The following turbines are proposed with reduced h 21 63 u 125 g 36 66 n i 56 Spine Road to be Upgraded heights, of up to 125 m to tip: T50 and T53. from a few days up to the full construction period. Given its larger r 54 75 Substation / Control Compound e y s 0 0 All other turbines are proposed with unchanged p 23 0 31 0 n 99 o 94 119 126 0 Existing Spine Road 0 e c 60 127 0 37 0 heights, of up to 146.5 m to tip 28 69 67 c 7 Substation Temporary 7 i 76 n 5 53 5 size we anticipate a higher number of workers will beL required for (General Access Road) w 103 . Laydown Area 27 o d 96 r 24 59 e 68 1:40,000 Scale @ A3 C 52 v 61 r 77 New Spine Road e the construction of Kilgallioch Windfarm. © Construction Compound s BP2: Big Craigenlee 98 e 25 a Where is the windfarm site located? How long would the windfarm be operational 93 r 29 t 0 1 2 km 79 1 a 58 62 71 s 3 t d Primary Track

3 Borrow Pit h p 3 g 78 i 26 a 92 97 CC2 4 70 Produced: SC r 30 65 It is south of Barrhill and northeast of Glenluce, within the for? 0 l m 57 l 42 0 Minor Track l Reviewed: PM A 0 BP4: White Fell a BP6: Craig Airie Fell 73 . t 1 i During operation of the windfarm there are likely to be job 33 DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY Approved: PP 1 r g 34 i 91 1 64 administrative areas of South Ayrshire and Dumfries and e 72 The windfarm would be operational for 25 years. d 0 CC3 Meteorological Mast Track b 43 55 Ref: 378/ES/003 Revision: B 2 y 74 m t 63 e u The following turbines are proposed with reduced opportunities in a range of tasks including; turbine h service 36 v 66 Date: 09/12/2011 n r g

i u 56 Galloway.Substation / Control Compound heights, of up to 125 m to tip: T50 and T53. e r 54 S 75 s y 0 n 0 All other turbines are proposed with unchanged p e 0 0 e o 60 c 0 and maintenance, waste management, grounds and 0 roads 37 69 67 c c n 0 0 Substation Temporary i heights, of up to 146.5 m to tip

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n 7 7 national electricity grid? 76 n 5 a 53 5 Contracts such as groundsw maintenance, waste managementn and o d r r 1:40,000 Scale @ A3 Site Layout C O 52 77 We anticipate that Kilgallioch is likely to be connected into © m Figure A4.1 servicing of operational buildings are often best managedo by local a r t f 0 1 2 km 79 a d d Would I be able to access the windfarm? the grid using the existing substation at Mark Hill and we e p c 78 companies because theya can get to the site regularlyu and at short CC2 Produced: SC d Kilgallioch Windfarm m o l r Yes.R eFollowingviewed: PM construction of the windfarm an additional 55 km have requested to the region’s Transmission Owner, that an a p t i e Approved: PP Addendum g R notice. i 220000 225000 d Ref: 378/ES/003 Revision: B y of new tracks, suitable for members of the public to access for underground connection be used. e v Date: 09/12/2011 r

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This development fits with local planning Local businesses would benefit: We are This project would include improvements So far our community benefit funds across the UK have policy: Kilgallioch Windfarm is largely located within working in partnership with the Dumfries and Galloway to the Southern Upland Way: We have carefully supported some fantastic projects including: identified areas of search for large scale wind energy Chamber of Commerce, local education providers, and considered the Southern Upland Way in the development of development as specified by The Dumfries and Galloway Skills Development Scotland to determine what skills local this project and it has played an integral part in the design • Funding towards installation of biomass heating at Interim Planning Policy (IPP): Wind Energy Development 1 businesses need to get ready for the development of of the windfarm. The turbines would create a new point of Barrhill Memorial Hall; (Consultative Draft, June 2011) and the South Ayrshire Council renewable energy projects in this region so they feel capable interest for users of this route, whilst careful design aims to • Improved energy efficiency measures on community 2 Local Development Plan, Main Issues Report (2010). and equipped to tender for potential opportunities. ensure that the existing key features remain on the route buildings such as new double glazing, cavity wall (woodland, Laggangairn Stones, Craig Airie Fell view point) and insulation, solar panel installation and re-roofing; Employment opportunities: During the construction The majority of businesses in this area are typically small that the current open views across the Kirkcowan Flow and • The installation of new pedestrian crossings with of the 60 turbine Arecleoch Windfarm, there were around to medium sized enterprises and this is the sector we are towards the Galloway Hills are preserved. traffic lights to help children safely cross busy roads on 220 workers on site at the peak of construction and around focussing on. If this project is consented, SPR will hold their way to school; 1,500 in total inducted to work on the site, with these a series of ‘Meet the Developer’ sessions to brief local We would also create bespoke information boards placed • Funding for new play parks at schools local to people working on site for anything from a few days up businesses on the types of contracts being let during the along the route through the windfarm site to welcome our windfarms; and to the full construction period. Workers on the site were construction period, in order to assist local businesses to visitors and provide information about the rich archaeological • Funding for a new set of instruments for a involved in a whole range of activities including; ground take advantage of the opportunities arising and to bid for heritage of the area. community brass band. works, forestry, road and drainage construction, quarrying, appropriate contracts. driving, site supervision and management, health and Although some consultees agree with our preferred approach This project contributes to Government safety management, administration, electrical work, turbine A ‘Meet the Developer’ session was held recently in to keep the existing route of the Southern Upland Way path targets: The Scottish Government has set the ambitious installation, environmental surveys and monitoring and Moffat for our Harestanes Windfarm Project and was well as it passes through the windfarm site, other consultees have target of having the equivalent of 100% of demand for catering. Given its larger size we anticipate a higher number attended by a variety of local businesses. Examples of direct suggested it should be rerouted to the east to bring it closer to electricity generated by renewable sources by 2020. The UK of workers will be required for the construction of Kilgallioch opportunities for local businesses during construction could the edge of the trees. If the windfarm is consented, we would Government has also set a target of 15% of UK energy needs Windfarm. include haulage, turbine base/access track construction, be happy to facilitate consultation with relevant consultees, (including electricity, heat and transport) to be met from forestry work, supply of materials, plant hire and catering in landowners, users and other interested parties, to enable the renewable sources by 2020. During the operational phase of our windfarms there are job addition to the increase in business for local accommodation merits of this option to be considered further. opportunities in a range of tasks including turbine service providers and local retail businesses. If consented, Kilgallioch Windfarm would generate enough and maintenance, waste management, grounds and roads Long term support for community initiatives electricity to supply the equivalent of over 160,000 maintenance and servicing and maintenance of operational The windfarm would be available for and projects would be provided: If this windfarm homes***contributing significantly to Scottish and UK targets. buildings. everyone to access: In Scotland we benefit from the is consented we are proposing to provide financial support right to roam** and following construction, this development to local communities to fund initiatives and projects for the This development would diversify and add We have been working with Skills Development Scotland would create 55km of new tracks suitable for the public to lifespan of the windfarm (typically 25 years). Our decision to security to energy supplies: Onshore wind is a and local education providers to identify the future skills access responsibly for a wide variety of uses. Our experience provide this support is not part of our planning application well established form of renewable energy generation that requirements of the renewable energy industry. It is our of developing windfarms proves the value of these trails in and will not be considered material by those who are can aid the diversification and add security to the supply hope that this knowledge can then be used to design suitable opening up land that was previously less accessible. responsible for determining it. of electricity, which is currently heavily reliant on finite training courses/materials to ensure that the identified fossil fuels such as coal and gas, the majority of which are skills are available and that this training could provide Potential disruption would be minimised If consented we will hold discussions among Dumfries and imported. recognised qualifications to local people to maximise potential as existing infrastructure can be used: This Galloway and South Ayrshire Councils, Community Councils employment opportunities in the renewable energy industry development would be able to minimise any potential and local interest groups to gather opinions on the preferred in the region. disruption to the local road network by using the existing and vehicle for administering these funds that is independent of ***Calculation based on site specific wind speed data and an average annual domestic usage of 4,700kWh tested delivery route to Arecleoch Windfarm. ScottishPower Renewables, that reflects the aspirations of the local community and reflects any council policy on community **Land Reform (Scotland) Act (2003) benefit.

We believe that worthy initiatives should be identified at community level and to ensure our community benefit payments fund the most appropriate causes, we prefer to leave the decisions up to local communities who have the best knowledge of the area. As our funding is from a non-government source it can be used to secure matched funding from larger grant schemes such as Leader Plus and the National Lottery. Successful bids can often see original funding multiplied, greatly enhancing its value.

Working with education providers to identify training opportunities Family cycling day at Whitelee Windfarmm Responsible Windfarm Design How have we consulted?

Responsible and sustainable development is at the heart of our approach and as such Since submitting our original application in March 2010, we have refined our proposals to take into account, where possible, we consult with communities and stakeholders at the very early stages of development. feedback received as a result of ongoing consultation with members of the public and other stakeholders. This ensures full and transparent involvement through to the submission of a planning application, allowing us to utilise feedback at all stages to refine our proposals. We have made some changes to our proposals to ensure they truly offer a best fit for the area, maximising the generation of renewable energy whilst protecting the environment and the aspirations of local communities. In doing so we have removed 33 After three years of detailed development we are presenting a windfarm design that turbines from our original proposal and have reduced the maximum tip height of two turbines in the southwest of the site from maximises the benefits of renewable energy generation balanced with environmental, 146.5 metres to 125 metres. The changes have been made for the following reasons: Beinn Tharsuinn Windfarm, turbine height 81meters technical and community considerations.

Improved turbine and infrastructure siting: In Improvements to Visual Amenity: We received Public Information Days: Working collaboratively with stakeholders: From the early stages of response to consultee comments and updated information feedback about the potential effects of the windfarm on the We have held two rounds of public development we have worked in close partnership with a wide range of stakeholders now being available on the depth of peat at the proposed site experience of walkers along the Southern Upland Way, the information days in June 2009 and to utilise their knowledge, experience and expertise to shape our proposals. This we have been able to refine our plans by siting turbines to views over the Kirkcowan Flow area towards the Galloway April 2010. includes SNH, The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), Forestry Commission avoid placing them in deeper peat. Hills and the appearance of the windfarm relative to existing Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway Council and South Ayrshire Council and Local Fisheries windfarms in the area. As a result, we made some changes to These informal drop-in sessions were Trusts. Increased distance between turbines and the proposal; deleting some turbines and access tracks and for anyone interested in finding out archaeological features: We received feedback refining the forest plans. more about the development and Engaging with business enterprises and community councils: about the potential effects of the windfarm on the setting took place in Barrhill, New Luce and We have met with community councils and business enterprises to discuss our of archaeological features in the area and have moved and Through these changes further benefits are also realised as, Kirkcowan. proposed development and gather feedback, including; New Luce, Barrhill & Kirkcowan removed a number of the turbines in response to these crossings of windfarm tracks by the Southern Upland Way Community Councils, the Dumfries and Galloway Chamber of Commerce, Ayr comments increasing the distance between the turbines and have been reduced from five to two, there has been a 25% We advertised these events through College, Dumfries and Galloway College, Stranraer College, the Dumfries and Galloway these features. reduction in the total length of access tracks and number of letters to individuals, a leaflet drop Council’s Renewables Forum, Carrick Community Council Forum, the Southern Upland watercourse crossings and we have been able to remove one to around 550 households in the Partnership and The Tourism Doctor. Enhancements to the local Environment: We stone borrow pit that is no longer required. region, adverts placed in the local have worked in close partnership with Forestry Commission press and, for the 2010 information Project Consultation Website (www.kilgalliochwindfarm.com): Scotland and private woodland owners to refine and tailor Creation of Water Management Procedures: days, we also listed the details on Our project website has detailed information on the proposal, features an interactive the forest design plan for Kilgallioch and the privately owned The River Bladnoch is designated as a Special Area of our project consultation website, map of what the development would look like from nine viewpoints and contains a forestry to the south west. Improvements we have made now Conservation (SAC) under the European Commission Habitats which we launched in November feedback questionnaire and a frequently asked questions section. On this consultation ensure that if the windfarm is consented: Directive. We understand the importance of this and have 2009. website members of the public can also register to be sent updates on the project’s worked in partnership with Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) development and they can submit questions and comments directly to the project At our public information days we • Large areas of commercial forestry will be replaced and Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) to agree team. water management practices that ensure the construction also provided feedback forms to with native broadleaf trees, improving the of the proposed windfarm would not impact upon the capture comments on our proposals Project Specific Email ([email protected]):We also have biodiversity of these areas, while varied felling dates hydrology of the area. These practices are presented in a Water and these, along with conversations a specific project email address where questions and feedback can be sent directly to will result in more varied tree age and height; and Management Plan, that is supplemented by a Construction with local people, influenced some of the project team. • In areas within the forest that are too wet to be Environment Management Plan (CEMP) and both documents our design decisions. replanted, deep drainage ditches can be managed accompany our application Addendum. and natural drainage can be reintroduced, helping to We will hold further Public Information Days in early 2012 to restore the peat on site so that it can once again act We will also undertake regular monitoring of the hydrology on site in line with advice from SNH, SEPA, Marine Scotland – present the changes to the proposal as a vital carbon store. Freshwater Laboratory (MS-FL) and the Local Fisheries Trusts. that are described in this document.

SPR Community Consultation Event, Glenbarr, Argyll & Bute

Linns Grave Regeneration of Peat Habitat, Whitelee Windfarm Laggangairn Stones Powering Communities

We are committed to Dumfries and Galloway, South Ayrshire and their communities and we strive to be good neighbours in all Supporting Local Business Networks: As part of Newton Stewart and District Hatchery and aspects of our work. Throughout the past three years we have been bringing real benefit to the region through our support of our commitment to support and play an active role in the Habitat Project: In 2011 we provided funding to community events and we will continue to support Dumfries and Galloway and South Ayrshire to ensure the local people of both local business network we are a sponsoring business partner support a community self-help project to reverse the regions have the opportunity to be part of Scotland’s renewable energy success story. Here are just a few examples of initiatives we with the Dumfries and Galloway Chamber of Commerce depleted numbers of Atlantic Salmon in the River Cree and have been proud to support. and were pleased to be involved with the Ayrshire Business its tributaries, organised by the Newton Stewart Angling Awards in 2011 through sponsorship of the Outstanding Association. Improvements in the quality of fishing of the Performing Business category. This enabled us to see river will hopefully increase visiting anglers and this will firsthand the impressive level of planning, operation and positively impact the income of the local economy. Local management that exists in Ayrshire businesses, especially schools will be encouraged to take part in this project in this tough economic climate, and we were pleased to enabling wider educational benefits to be gained. announce the MacKenzie Hall Group as winners. In 2011 we were also proud to support: The Glen Luce Tractor Rally; ParkFest 2011: The Royal National Lifeboat Institution The Kirkcolm Gala; (RNLI) provide vital life-saving services throughout the Langholm Common Riding; country and to aid fundraising the RNLI in Stranraer The Thornhill Blues Festival; launched their very own one day music festival, organised The Straiton Show; and completely by volunteers. We thought this was a fantastic The Ayr, Renfrew and Bute Black Sheep Show. initiative that really showcased the strengths of this community and we were delighted to offer sponsorship.

ParkFest 2011 The British Pipe Band Championships Celebrating Tour Doon Hame Success

The British Pipe Band Championships: In June Galloway Fisheries Trust: At the beginning of 2011 2011 we were delighted to be headline sponsors for this we committed our support to the Galloway Fisheries Trust spectacular showcase of piping talent, with over 120 bands to undertake a four year project to eradicate knotweed from competing in Annan on the day. We supported Dumfries the banks of the Luce, Bladnoch, Fleet, Deer and Urr. The and Galloway Council to deliver this initiative as part of their invasive non-native riparian plant control project will help event-led tourism strategy to promote and grow economic improve the river environment for fish populations and will benefit for the region, and with over £200,000 of economic have ongoing environmental benefits. benefit generated for the area, this event was a real success. Prestwick Promenade and Sportember: In Wigtown Book Festival 2011: This exciting annual 2010 we provided £10,000 of funding to South Ayrshire ten day festival held in Scotland’s national book town offers Council which went towards the Prestwick Prom Centenary Launch of The British Pipe Band Championships fantastic literary exposure to adults and children of all ages Celebrations and Sportember. With tens of thousands of Local Artist Project at Black Law Windfarm and in 2011 we were proud to continue our support to the visitors attending the promenade celebrations we were glad charity that brings it all together. As Senior Sponsors we to support this fantastic family day out, and we are always funded various elements of the programme including a full pleased to give a helping hand to grass-roots sporting day of events commemorating Dumfries and Galloway’s activities, just like the ones Sportember arrange. distinctive history and spirit experienced through readings, music, guided walks and live demonstrations. Z1 Youth Cafe: We provided funding to The Girvan Youth Trust for renovations to the youth cafe they run as Tour DoonHame 2011: As the main sponsor of Tour part of their work to address the unique social and welfare DoonHame 2011 we were pleased to see this major cycling needs of young people residing within their local rural event team up with community groups to transform this community. The cafe provides a fantastic recreational competitive race into a fantastic day out, drawing crowds resource helping to keep young people off the streets and Tour Doon Hame Launch 2011 Children exploring Whitelee Windfarm from near and far. entertained and also supports their development through initiatives like offering work experience. We are proud to References support such a fantastic facility. 1. Dumfries and Galloway Council (2011). Interim Planning Policy: Wind Energy Development. Available at: http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=7343&p=0 [accessed on 08/09/2011]

2. South Ayrshire Council (2010). Local Development Plan, Main Issues Report. Available at: http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/planning/MainIssuesReport-doc.aspx [accessed on 08/09/2011] Kilgallioch Windfarm

This document provides an overview of the project and introduces the Addendum being submitted for Kilgallioch Windfarm, to the Scottish Government by ScottishPower Renewables in January 2012.

Interested in viewing the application? The Addendum and the original Environmental Statement can be viewed in full at the following locations during normal office hours:

• The Scottish Government Library at Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive, Edinburgh, EH11 3XD; • South Ayrshire Council Planning Service, Burns House, Burns Statue Square, Ayr, KA7 1UT; • Dumfries and Galloway Council, Area Planning Office, Ashwood House, Sun Street, Stranraer, DG9 7JJ; • Girvan Library, Montgomerie St., Girvan, KA26 9HE; • Newton Stewart Library, Church St, Newton Stewart, DG8 6ER; • Barrhill Hall and Community Centre, Main St., Barrhill, KA26 0PP; • New Luce Post Office & Store, 1 Station Road, New Luce, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, DG8 0AL; • Kirkcowan Post Office, General Store, 34 Main Street, Kirkcowan, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, DG8 0HG; • Glenluce Key Store, 31 Main St., Glenluce, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, DG8 0PW.

ScottishPower Renewables can provide a hard copy of the Addendum document for £180 or, alternatively, all the ES and Addendum documents can be provided (as PDF files for screen viewing only) on CD/DVD for £5.00. Copies of the Non-Technical Summaries of the Addendum and ES and additional copies of this project summary document are available free of charge.

Looking for further information? Any comments? We are keen to hear your views on this development You can submit official comments for consideration and welcome you to submit comments to us using the by the Scottish Government, who are responsible for details below. determining this application, in writing to:

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