Sanquhar II Community Wind Farm – EIA Report (Jan 2019) Section 5 – Socio-Economics, Population & Community Involvement

Section 5 Figure 5.2 – Ward Areas SOCIO-ECONOMICS, POPULATION & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Plates

Contents Plate 5.1 – Public Exhibition Display Boards at Gladstone Hall in Penpont, Dumfries and Galloway, 8th August 2018 Plate 5.2 – Public Exhibition Display Boards at New Cumnock Town Hall, East Ayrshire, 9th August 2018 5.1 Introduction ...... 3 5.2 Scoping Consultation ...... 3 Plate 5.3 –Public Exhibition Display Boards at Cumnock Town Hall, East Ayrshire, 17th August 2018

5.3 Population ...... 4 Plate 5.4 – Public Exhibition Display Boards at Sanquhar Town Hall, Dumfries and Galloway, 23rd October 2018 5.4 Socio-Economic Overview ...... 5 Plate 5.5 – CWL Educational Ranger, Pete Boustead, who works with schools in Dalry, North Ayrshire 5.5 Human Health and Population ...... 6 Plate 5.6 – Rob Fryer, Director at Community Windpower, with students at Sanquhar Academy as part of our 5.6 Tourism and Recreation ...... 7 Memorandum of Understanding 5.7 Economic Benefits of the Development ...... 9 Plate 5.7 – Community Windpower Senior Technical Manager, Alan Duckworth, presenting a cheque to children at 5.8 Community Consultation ...... 12 Sanquhar Primary School 5.9 Community Benefits ...... 13 Plate 5.8 – CWL Educational Ranger, Pete Boustead, taking part in Sanquhar Primary School’s Gardening Day 5.10 Educational Benefits ...... 15 5.11 Environmental Benefits ...... 16 Plate 5.9 – Civil contractor – local Scottish company, AMD, Dumfries 5.12 Testimonials ...... 16 Plate 5.10 – Civil contractor – local Scottish company, Windhoist, Irvine

Plate 5.11a – Scottish contractor, Collett Transport, appointed to transport the turbine sections for Sanquhar Community Wind Farm Tables Plate 5.11b – Scottish contractor, Collett Transport, appointed to transport the turbine sections for Sanquhar Community Wind Farm Table 5.1 – Socio-Economics, Population and Community Involvement Scoping Opinion Responses

Table 5.2 – Age Structure Breakdown

Table 5.3 – Comparison of Deprivation Data Table 5.4 – Residual impacts of the Wind Farm on Local Tourism

Table 5.5 – Scoping and Pre-Planning Investment Table 5.6 – Predicted Services and Investment Required During the Construction Period Table 5.7a – Public Exhibition Details, August 2018

Table 5.7b – Public Exhibition Details, October 2018

Table 5.8 – Overview of Proposed Community Assets

Figures

Figure 5.1 – Council Areas

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Glossary

Term Definition Community assets Tangible community benefits rather than monetary, for example infrastructure Community The process of formally consulting or discussing with the local community consultation Datazone Small geographic areas of equal population, used to assess deprivation across Scotland Deprivation The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society Domain The seven characteristics used to measure deprivation in Scotland Public Exhibitions The process of displaying information for the benefit of the public Socio-economic Relating to or concerned with the interaction of social and economic factors Sustainable Avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance Wards A local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes

Abbreviations

Abbreviation Description CDM Construction Design and Management

CO2 Carbon Dioxide CWL Community Windpower Limited EIAR Environmental Impact Assessment Report HGV Heavy Goods Vehicle MoU Memorandum of Understanding RSA Regional Scenic Area SIMD Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation SUW Southern Upland Way TMP Transport Management Plan UNCT Upper Nithsdale Community Trust

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Section 5: Socio-Economics, Population & Community Involvement Auchengibbert, the Keir Hills. Galloway Hill RSA popular summits; Cairnsmore of Carsphairn, Corserine. 5.1 Introduction Travellers and visitors: 5.1.1 This section presents an overview of the current socio-economic status of Dumfries and Galloway and East • A76 and Dumfries / Glasgow railway line transport Ayrshire along with the potential benefits resulting from the development of the proposed Sanquhar II corridor from Dumfries north. Community Wind Farm and the Developer’s ‘Buy Scottish’ policy which would be implemented. • A713 key RSA and tourist route through the Glenkens • A75. 5.1.2 This section also discusses the tourism and recreational industries of Dumfries and Galloway and East Ayrshire, as a key component of the local economies, along with an assessment of any possible effects from East Socio-economics EIAR Section This has been done with the proposed development. Ayrshire The Council would suggest that a chapter of the EIA Report be tourism and recreation Council dedicated to socio-economics and that this should include assessed in this section. 5.1.3 Details are also provided in relation to the Community Consultation carried out in conjunction with the tourism and recreation. proposed development, along with the proposed community benefit offerings. The assessment of the socio- Tourism Impact Assessment economic impacts of the 5.1.4 Finally, this section includes information on the factors of Population and Human Health, in line with This should consider the potential positive and negative socio- proposal begins at paragraph Regulation 4(3) of The Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2017. economic impacts during construction, operation and 5.7.9. The assessment of However, elements of these two factors are also discussed in other sections of this EIAR where applicable, decommissioning. This should include potential impacts on effects on tourism is such as Section 11: Noise, and Section 13: Other Considerations. tourism. addressed in paragraph 5.6.15. 5.2 Scoping Consultation Effects on Recreation This should focus on the construction, operational and Section 5.6 discusses the 5.2.1 Scoping responses received via the Sanquhar II Scoping Opinion by the Energy Consents Unit with regards to decommissioning effects of the proposal, particularly in potential impacts on socio-economics, population and community involvement matters are included in Table 5.1 below. respect of core paths, rights of way, cycle routes as well as any recreation. More specifically, Table 5.1 – Socio-Economics, Population and Community Involvement Scoping Opinion other access matters. the assessment of effects Strategies for long term public access to the site for can be found at paragraph Responses recreational uses during the wind farm operational phase 5.6.15, the assessment of Consultee Scoping Response Respective Paragraph should be considered including any positive options for residual effects is at 5.6.32. Dumfries & Recreational receptors Section 5.6 discusses the connections to be made with the existing path network and Paragraph 5.6.16 addresses Galloway Walkers: potential impacts on tourism surrounding land and uses. the operational phase of the Council SUW long distance route / key tourist route; between Shield as a result of the proposal. wind farm, which includes Rig and Lowther Hill; and particularly including high points / public access strategies. key viewpoints along the way: Waterside Hill, Butterbole Paragraph 5.6.18 addresses ScotWays The National Catalogue of Rights of Way shows that right of Section 5.6 discusses the Bridge, Culmark Hill, Benbrack (Striding Arches) Whing Head / the operational phase of the way DN23 is affected by the area within the site boundary. potential impacts on Cloudhill, E approach to Sanquhar, and descent from the wind farm, which includes Additionally, parts of rights of way SCD101/DS13 and recreation as a result of the shoulder of Conrig Hill. public access strategies. SCD112/DN2 appear to lie near the site boundary. proposal. The impact on Other core paths, footpaths, and heritage trails; over Corserig Information on the Core You will no doubt be aware there may now be general access public access to the area is and Mynwhirr Hill, Kirkland Heritage Trail, around the villages Path network and rights over any property under the terms of the Land Reform included in this assessment. (Kirkconnel, Kelloholm, Crawick and Sanquhar), over surrounding paths can also (Scotland) Act 2003. If they have not already done so, we Auchentaggart Moor, the Lorg Heritage Trail, and potentially be found in Section 13 of this strongly recommend that the applicant consults the relevant An assessment on Public further afield from Dundeugh Hill, and Bardennoch Heritage EIAR. Core Paths Plans, prepared by the Councils’ access teams as Rights of Way and core paths Trails. Scottish Rights of Way long distance routes, such as up part of their duties under this Act. can be found in Section 13: the Fingland access road out of Crawick, and associated Other Considerations. viewpoints. Thornhill Uplands RSA popular summits; British The Environmental Statement should identify and assess the Section 5.6 discusses the Cairnkinna, Lowther Hill, East Mount Lowther promoted Horse impact of the development upon all existing paths and include potential impacts on viewpoint, the Durisdeer Hills, Tynron Doon and Society proposals to enhance connections. recreation as a result of the

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proposal. The impact on 5.3.3 The 2017 population structure for Dumfries and Galloway and East Ayrshire, according to the National public access to the area is Records of Scotland (2016; 2018a; 2018b), are set out below: included in this assessment, further information can be Dumfries and Galloway found in Section 13: Other 5.3.4 Dumfries and Galloway’s population in 2017 was 149,200, which equates to 2.75 per cent (%) of Scotland’s Considerations. population. Visit Visit Scotland strongly agrees with the advice of the Scottish Section 5.6 discusses the Scotland Government – the importance of tourism impact statements potential impacts on tourism 5.3.5 The age structure of Dumfries and Galloway is as follows: should not be diminished, and that, for each site considered, and includes the tourism an independent tourism impact assessment should be carried impact assessment. • The amount of people aged under 16 is 23,425, which is 15.7% of Dumfries and Galloway’s out. This assessment should be geographically sensitive and population. This is lower than that of Scotland at 17% of the total population. should consider the potential impact on any tourism offerings Paragraph 5.6.2 sets out the • The amount of people aged 16 to 65 is 88,326, which is 59.2% of Dumfries and Galloway’s in the vicinity. guidance which was population. This is also lower than that of Scotland at 64% of the total population.

• The amount of people aged over 65 is 37,449, which is 25.1% of Dumfries and Galloway’s Visit Scotland suggest full consideration is given to the consulted within the Tourism population. This is higher than that of Scotland at 19% of the total population. Scottish Government’s 2008 research on the impact of wind and Recreation section, farms on tourism. including the 2008 guidance from the Scottish 5.3.6 The population has decreased in the last few years; in 2016 the population was 149,520, giving a decrease Government. of 0.21%. By 2039 the population of Dumfries and Galloway is projected to fall by 4.6% from the population in 2017 down to a total of 142,882 (National Records of Scotland, 2016). Sanquhar Our Community Council were encouraged by the manner Section 5.7 details our ‘Buy CC [CWL] involved local trades with [Sanquhar wind farm] and Scottish’ policy and sets out East Ayrshire are quite sure this would continue with Sanquhar II. the predicted economic benefits of the proposal. 5.3.7 In 2017 the population of East Ayrshire was 121,940, which equates to 2.24% of Scotland’s population. Penpont CC Many local residents would be very pleased both with the More details of the proposed employment opportunities and to receive predicted employment 5.3.8 The age structure of East Ayrshire is as follows: Community Benefit to support local life. The commitment to benefits and information on • The amount of people aged under 16 is 21,218, which is 17.4% of the council’s population. This is ‘using local’ and ‘Buy Scottish’ met with a very favourable our ‘Buy Scottish’ policy can higher than that of Scotland at 17% of the total population. response. be found in section 5.7. • The amount of people aged 16 to 65 is 76,578, which is 62.8% of the council’s population. This is Information on the lower than that of Scotland at 64% of the total population. community benefits of the • The amount of people aged over 65 is 24,144, which is 19.8% of the council’s population. This is also proposal can be found in higher than that of Scotland at 19% of the total population. section 5.9 and the supporting Commitment to 5.3.9 The population of East Ayrshire decreased between 2017 and 2016 by 0.21%, from 122,200 in 2016. It is Communities report. estimated that the overall population in the region will decrease, reaching the projected figure of 117,359 by 2039 (National Records of Scotland, 2016).

5.3.10 For comparison, the above age structure information is also set out in Table 5.2, which includes the age 5.3 Population structure for Dumfries and Galloway, East Ayrshire and the whole of Scotland. Population and Age Structure

5.3.1 The proposed Sanquhar II Community Wind Farm straddles the border of the Dumfries and Galloway Council area and the East Ayrshire Council area, as shown in Figure 5.1.

5.3.2 Regarding administrative ward boundaries, Dumfries and Galloway is divided into 12 wards and East Ayrshire is split into 9 wards. The proposed Sanquhar II development is located within the Mid and Upper Nithsdale Ward in Dumfries and Galloway and the Cumnock and New Cumnock Ward in East Ayrshire, as depicted in Figure 5.2.

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Table 5.2 Age Structure breakdown Employment

Dumfries and Galloway Dumfries and Galloway East Ayrshire Scotland 5.4.8 The total number of employed people in Dumfries and Galloway is 71,600, whereas the total number of % of % of % of unemployed people is 2,200. Age Total Age Total Age Total council council Scottish Group population Group population Group population 5.4.9 Dumfries and Galloway has an unemployment rate equivalent to 3.1% of the working-age population in population population population Dumfries and Galloway, lower than the unemployment rate for Scotland, which is 3.9%.

0-15 23,425 15.7% 0-15 21,218 17.45% 0-15 922,216 17% 5.4.10 The average Gross Weekly Pay for a full-time worker in Dumfries and Galloway is £460.50. This is lower than the average for Scotland, which is £547.70. 16-65 88,326 59.2% 16-65 76,578 62.8% 16-65 3,471,872 64% East Ayrshire

66+ 37,449 25.1% 66+ 24,144 19.8% 66+ 1,030,712 19% 5.4.11 The total number of employed people in East Ayrshire is 58,000, whereas the total number of unemployed people is 3,200.

Total 149,200 100% Total 121,940 100% Total 5,424,800 100% 5.4.12 East Ayrshire has an unemployment rate equivalent to 5.6% of the working-age population in East Ayrshire, higher than Scotland’s unemployment rate, which is 3.9%.

5.4 Socio-Economic Overview 5.4.13 The average Gross Weekly Pay for a full-time worker in East Ayrshire is £557.00. This is higher than the average for Scotland, which is £547.70. Industry Deprivation 5.4.1 The dominant industries for East Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway are as follows (NOMIS, 2017a; 2017b; 5.4.14 The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) (2016a; 2016b) is the Scottish Government’s official tool 2017c): for identifying small area concentrations of deprivation across Scotland. The SIMD ranks small areas of East Ayrshire around 760 people each, called data zones, as most deprived to least deprived, where 1 is the most deprived and 6,976 is the least deprived. 5.4.2 The largest employment sector in East Ayrshire is ‘Human Health And Social Work’ which accounts for 24.4% of the workforce for East Ayrshire, compared to 16.5% for Scotland. 5.4.15 The SIMD uses 7 categories to assess the deprivation levels, which are income, employment, education, health, access to services, crime, and housing. 5.4.3 East Ayrshire shows above average employment levels for ‘Administrative And Support Services’, at 9.8% compared to 7.5% for Scotland. 5.4.16 It is important to note that this deprivation data is relative, and cannot be used to assess how much more deprived one area is from another as the difference between two ranks can differ greatly. Therefore, it is 5.4.4 East Ayrshire shows lower than average employment levels for the ‘Education’ sector, at 5.5% compared to used to provide an overview of the amount of deprived areas within the councils, and not to assess how 7.7% for Scotland. deprived the specific data zones are.

Dumfries and Galloway Dumfries and Galloway

5.4.5 The largest employment sector in Dumfries and Galloway is also ‘Human Health and Social Work’ which 5.4.17 Of the 32 local authorities in Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway is ranked 18th most deprived, with 17 data accounts for 19.3% of the workforce for Dumfries and Galloway, compared to 16.5% for Scotland. zones in the 20% most deprived ranking within the council area, which equates to 1.2% of the total 20% most deprived data zones in Scotland. 5.4.6 Dumfries and Galloway show above average employment levels for the ‘Manufacturing’ sector, at 10.5% compared to 7.2% for Scotland. 5.4.18 9% of all the data zones within Dumfries and Galloway are in the 20% most deprived ranking.

5.4.7 Dumfries and Galloway demonstrates lower than average employment levels for the ‘Information and 5.4.19 Within the council area, the most deprived area, based on the amount of data zones in the 5% most Communication’ sector, at 0.9% compared to 3.0% for Scotland. deprived ranking, is Stranraer West - 06, which is ranked 135 out of Scotland.

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5.4.20 Of the 7 categories used to measure deprivation by the SIMD, Dumfries and Galloway’s most deprived 5.4.27 This data provides an outlook of how the deprived areas within the two councils experience deprivation domain is Access to Services, with 79 data zones in the most deprived ranking. The least deprived domain is differently, and the issues that are specific to each area. Crime with 55 data zones in the least deprived ranking. 5.4.28 Sanquhar II Community Wind Farm could have a positive impact on the deprivation levels in areas of East East Ayrshire Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway, helping to reduce unemployment rates by creating employment and training opportunities; encouraging inward economic investment; providing education and careers advice to th 5.4.21 Of the 32 local authorities in Scotland, East Ayrshire is ranked 9 most deprived, with 53 datazones in the local schools; and investing in community assets to improve the local area’s access to services. 20% most deprived ranking in the council area, which equates to 3.8% of the total 20% most deprived data zones in Scotland. 5.4.29 For instance, Sanquhar II would contribute approximately £4.37 million through business rates per annum which will be split between Dumfries & Galloway and East Ayrshire councils. This equates to over £150 5.4.22 32% of all the datazones within East Ayrshire are in the 20% most deprived ranking. million during the 35-year operational lifespan of the project. This money means the councils can support vital local services and facilities, in turn helping to improve education, employment and socio-economics 5.4.23 Within the council area, the most deprived area based on amount of datazones in the 5% most deprived ranking, is Altonhill South, Longpark and Hillhead - 02, which is ranked 29 out of Scotland. and reduce the severity of deprivation in both local authority areas.

5.4.24 Of the 7 categories used to measure deprivation by the SIMD, East Ayrshire’s most deprived domain is 5.5 Human Health and Population Health, with 55 data zones in the most deprived ranking. The least deprived domain is Housing with 32 data zones in the least deprived ranking. Guidance

Table 5.3 Comparison of Deprivation Data 5.5.1 The relevant guidance in the documents listed below has been used to assess the impact of the proposed development to human health and population: Deprivation Indicator Dumfries and Galloway East Ayrshire National Level • RenewableUK: Onshore Wind Health and Safety Guidelines, 2015a; Most deprived ranking out of the 32 • RenewableUK: Wind Turbine Safety Rules, 2015b. 18th 9th Scottish local authorities Share of the Scottish total 20% most 5.5.2 In addition to the human health and the population information in Sections 5.3 and 5.4, further discussion is 1.2% (17 data zones) 3.8% (53 data zones) deprived data zones given to specific human health risks associated with the wind farm in Section 13: Other Considerations Council Level which relate to the potential for ice throw, shadow flicker and public access implications and safety during the construction phase. These factors have been assessed in line with Regulation 4(3) of The Electricity Share of data zones in the 20% most 9% 32% Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2017. Noise effects have been assessed deprived ranking separately in Section 11: Noise Assessment of the EIAR. National ranking of most deprived area, 135 29 where 1 would be most deprived Assessment of Effects Category Data Most deprived Category Access to Services Health Construction and Decommissioning Number of data zones in most deprived 79 55 5.5.3 Civil and turbine construction is undertaken according to relevant Construction, Design and Management category (CDM) Regulations, British Standards and guidance relating to the design, construction and removal of Least deprived category Crime Housing turbine foundations, access tracks, the turbines themselves and electrical infrastructure. Guidance on the Number of data zones in least deprived 21 4 use of vehicles and use of cranes will also be adhered to. category Operation Results 5.5.4 Wind turbine technology is well proven with many years of experience in Europe and throughout the world. 5.4.25 The data for Dumfries and Galloway and East Ayrshire council areas demonstrates the levels of deprivation experienced in the two areas, which is calculated by the Scottish Government using 7 categories. The data 5.5.5 Although the actual wind turbine manufacturer has yet to be confirmed, they will be designed and shows that of the two councils, Dumfries and Galloway has less deprived data zones as a percentage of the manufactured in accordance with British and European Standards (listed below), and the relevant total data zones than East Ayrshire. certification documentation will be available once a turbine supplier has been selected:

5.4.26 In terms of the categories used to measure deprivation the two councils differ greatly, as the most and least • BS EN 50308:2004 Wind turbines - Protective measures - Requirements for design, operation and deprived categories, and the data zones within these, are different between the councils. maintenance; and

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• BS EN 61400-1:2005+A1:2010 Wind turbines - Part 1: Design Requirements. • Renewable UK. 2015c. Onshore Wind: Economic Impacts in 2014; • VisitScotland 2016. Insight Department: Tourism in Scotland’s Regions; Mitigation • Visit South West Scotland 2018; and • Climate X Change. 2012. The Impact of Wind Farms on Scottish Tourism. 5.5.6 The safety of pedestrians using footpaths and walking routes on the wind farm site during construction will be a high priority to ensure they are protected. Consultation with The Scottish Rights of Way and Access Baseline Status of Tourism and Recreation Society (ScotWays) during the Scoping and design process, has identified a number of core paths that run through or near to the development including the Southern Upland Way, among several other paths. Clear Dumfries and Galloway warning signs will be displayed notifying users of the Rights of Way of the construction works and any temporary restrictions on site during the construction and decommissioning phases of the development, to 5.6.3 Dumfries and Galloway has a rich and varied natural and built environment. Its natural assets range from mitigate any potentially negative impacts. Design of the final wind farm proposal has also included the the rocky and sandy southern coastline to inland forest and rolling hill landscapes. The region boasts a maximum buffer possible between the paths and turbine locations to further protect users of the Rights of number of locally important landscapes, rich in both nationally and internationally important wildlife, Way. including the hills of the Southern Uplands and the Galloway Forest Park.

5.5.7 Further information and consideration is given to Public Rights of Way and Core Paths in Section 13: Other 5.6.4 Dumfries and Galloway comprises of historic towns and villages with art galleries, museums and gift shops. Considerations of this EIAR. Scotland’s history is contained within the regions’ many castles, churches and country houses. There are numerous leisure attractions including hill walking, mountain biking and water sports. 5.5.8 The turbines are manufactured to the highest standards to withstand the most extreme of conditions and to operate at optimum efficiency and with minimum maintenance. 5.6.5 Tourism plays an important role within the Dumfries and Galloway area, as it is provides an estimated £302 million to the local economy and employs around 7,000 people (Dumfries and Galloway Council, 2016). At 5.5.9 Effective, routine, bi-annual maintenance by qualified technical staff and contractors will be undertaken to Gretna Green, the Famous Blacksmith's Shop is a particularly popular attraction with 794,000 people visiting ensure the optimum performance of the turbines with a minimum risk. The turbines also include a remote each year, alongside Galloway Forest Park, Mabie Farm Park and Threave Garden which together attract a monitoring system in order for the turbines to be continuously monitored from the Developer’s and further 580,000 visitors between them (VisitScotland, 2016). Operator’s offices. 5.6.6 In 2016, UK residents took an estimated 630,000 visits to Dumfries and Galloway, staying over 2.6 million Statement of Residual Significance nights and spending £123 million. Overseas visitors made 42,000 trips, staying 243,000 nights and spending £13 million (VisitScotland, 2016). 5.5.10 On completion of all necessary mitigation measures and the adoption of all relevant guidance, there should be no effect on any public safety issues. The effect is therefore deemed to be insignificant. East Ayrshire

5.5.11 For further information on human health, see the aforementioned information in the Noise, Transport, and 5.6.7 East Ayrshire lies in the South West of Scotland and comprises of a variety of landscapes from the rolling Other Considerations sections of the EIAR. hills of the Southern Uplands, to the Irvine Valley to the North of the county. A variety of historic towns and villages are found throughout the region.

5.6 Tourism and Recreation 5.6.8 East Ayrshire offers numerous attractions including castles, abbeys, museums, historical sites, gardens and natural wildlife sites. The region offers a selection of leisure activities including hiking, cycling, fishing, horse Introduction riding and most notably golf, with three Open Championship golf venues situated in the Ayrshire and Arran 5.6.1 A desk-based assessment has been undertaken to determine the potential impacts of the proposed region. Sanquhar II Community Wind Farm on local tourism and recreation. 5.6.9 The most popular visitor attractions in the wider reaching Ayrshire and Arran area include the Dean Castle Guidance Country Park which attracts over 1 million visitors each year, the Culzean Castle and Country Park, and the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum which attract a further 382,000 visitors (Visit Scotland, 2016). 5.6.2 The following documents, organisations and their associated websites were consulted and reviewed as part of the assessment: 5.6.10 Tourism plays an important, however considerably smaller part within the economy in East Ayrshire, with an estimated annual value of £68 million and supporting around 1,900 local jobs (East Ayrshire, 2016). In • The Ayrshire Economic Partnership. 2011. Ayrshire Arran Tourism 2012-2017; 2016, UK residents took an estimated 615,000 visits to the Ayrshire and Arran regions, staying 2.17 million • Dumfries and Galloway Council. 2016. Dumfries and Galloway Regional Tourism Strategy 2016 – nights and spending £169 million. Overseas visitors made 78,000 trips, staying 434,000 nights and spending 2020; £38 million (VisitScotland, 2016). Interestingly however, overseas visitors provide greater income to the East • East Ayrshire Council. 2016 East Ayrshire Tourism Action Plan 2017 - 2020; Ayrshire economy than to the Dumfries and Galloway economy. • Moffat Centre. 2008. The Economic Impacts of Wind Farms on Scottish Tourism;

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Potential Effects on Tourism and Recreation 5.6.19 This was supported by a more recent study by ClimateXChange (2012) commissioned by the Scottish Government. The report analysed data from regions comparable to those studied by the Moffat Centre and During Construction and Decommissioning found no evidence to suggest that subsequent wind farm development in these areas has had an adverse economic effect on tourism. Overall, the report found no new evidence to suggest that wind farms are 5.6.11 Construction and decommissioning of the wind farm may result in a slight reduction in the number of bed having a discernible negative economic impact on tourism in Scotland. Therefore, any effects are spaces available for tourists in the area, as the construction workforce may take up local tourist anticipated to be negligible. accommodation. This may be particularly relevant during the construction period which is anticipated to last for around 24 months. Tourism and Wind Farms

5.6.12 There will be a slight increase in heavy goods vehicle (HGV) movements in the area due to construction 5.6.20 Tourism in the UK has fluctuated since wind farms were first installed, however the general trend has seen a traffic moving to and from the development site. This will be as minimal as possible, but may impact on steady increase in the number of visitors to the UK, with figures for 2018 expected to reach record levels. both tourists and recreational visitors in this area, however only for a temporary period of time as measures However, tourism figures can be adversely impacted by a variety of factors completely unrelated to wind will be put in place to lessen any potential effects through the agreement and implementation of a Traffic farm developments including: Management Plan (TMP) with the local roads authority. • Reduced cost of international travel and more budget airlines, enabling more people to take their 5.6.13 Careful traffic management will ensure that the impacts are unlikely to occur during peak travel times and holidays abroad; at weekends. Large turbine components will be scheduled for delivery during the night-time when there is • Financial difficulties therefore people cannot afford holidays or are choosing to save money instead least traffic on the roads, to further minimise any potential impacts. for other things; During Operation • Increased unemployment; • Increased cost of travelling by car and unreliable, expensive public transport in the UK; 5.6.14 Once constructed, the wind farm will be intermittently visible from various locations within the area • A growth in disposable income for a large majority of the UK, who consequently can then afford to surrounding the proposed development. However, as there are already many wind farms across these parts travel abroad; of Dumfries and Galloway and East Ayrshire, it is anticipated that this will not have a direct effect on tourists • World issues including increasing fuel prices and the strength of the pound, along with political travelling to or through the region on tourism or recreational visits. issues and conflicts; • Increased ownership of holiday homes abroad; and Impact Assessment • Weather conditions. During Construction and Decommissioning 5.6.21 These factors affect the numbers of overseas tourists visiting the UK and also the number of domestic 5.6.15 The main impacts to tourism and recreation during construction and decommissioning will be with regard to tourists choosing whether to holiday within or outside the UK, or whether they holiday at all. visual, noise and traffic matters. These issues are considered in more detail in other sections of this EIAR. 5.6.22 Furthermore, wind farms have been shown to have a positive impact on visitor numbers. Whitelee Wind However, with careful planning and design, it is expected that the significance of the wind farm to local Farm, on Eaglesham Moor in East Renfrewshire (Europe’s second largest wind farm) has become an eco- tourism will be negligible. There will therefore be no overall impact on tourism or recreational visitors to the tourist attraction aided by the construction of its own Visitor Centre on-site which is managed by Glasgow area whilst the wind farm is under construction or being decommissioned. Science Centre. The exhibition and education centre includes interactive displays such as ‘build your own During Operation wind farm’ which is aimed at helping people understand how the turbines work.

5.6.16 Tourism forms an important part of the local economy in East Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway. Taking 5.6.23 The visitor centre, which is situated in a remote area of Scotland, received 250,000 visitors in the first three this into account, a key consideration of the project is the affect the presence a wind farm could have on years it was open. The centre is unlikely to attract passing tourists, meaning that visitors would have made a tourism. special trip to see the wind farm. The area had not previously attracted much tourist attention, so the visitor figures for Whitelee are particularly impressive. As a result, Whitelee became the first wind energy 5.6.17 It is likely there will be an initial interest in the wind farm as a new visual feature, potentially attracting project to join the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions. visitors from both the local and wider area. An increase in visitor numbers to the area may result in wider benefits in the form of revenue and other related opportunities. In contrast to this, some may be 5.6.24 A 90km network of walking and cycle paths at the site has also been established for the public to use to discouraged following the installation of the wind farm, particularly if they have a negative disposition encourage active recreation and more recently have hosted long distance running and cycling challenges. towards wind farms. Feedback from visitors have been positive, demonstrating that wind farms can have a positive draw for tourists and can themselves be a tourist attraction. 5.6.18 However, The Economic Impacts of Wind Farms on Scottish Tourism study states that ‘sensitively located renewable energy can also bring social and economic benefits to communities and to local businesses’ (Moffat Centre, 2008).

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Key Findings Table 5.4 – Residual Impacts of the Wind Farm on Local Tourism

5.6.25 In 2017, BiGGAR Economics commissioned a study into the impact of the development of onshore wind Key Issues Magnitude Receptor Sensitivity Significance farms on the Scottish tourism sector. As part of this research, they analysed the trends in sustainable tourism employment from 2009 - 2015, within a 15km radius of 28 wind farms with a capacity of at least During Construction 10MW, that were constructed between 2010 and 2014; including Community Windpower’s own Millour Hill Small Low Slight, negative Community Wind Farm near Dalry in North Ayrshire. Local Temporary effect Robust industry able to Short term effect on an industry 5.6.26 These trends were then compared with the overall trend in Scottish sustainable tourism employment within Tourism with no detectable adapt able to withstand slight change this timeframe. The research found that there was no relationship between the growth in the number of effect on livelihood wind turbines and the level of tourism employment at the local authority level (BiGGAR Economics, 2017). During Operation 5.6.27 Overall the study concluded that wind farms do not cause a decrease in tourism employment either at a local or a national level (BiGGAR Economics, 2017). Medium, positive Low Moderate, positive

5.6.28 During the analysis, the report revealed some important findings which are relevant to this proposal: Medium term Robust industry less Wind farm may benefit tourism interest in the wind sensitive to change in the area, providing an • Sustainable tourism employment in 2017 accounted for 7.5% of total employment for Dumfries Local farm. Likely to additional feature of interest and and Galloway, and 8.3% of total employment for East Ayrshire; Tourism affect certain additional recreational facilities • Sustainable tourism employment increased in both Dumfries and Galloway and East Ayrshire proportions of the especially walking and exploring between 2009 and 2015, with Dumfries and Galloway experiencing a 13% increase, and East population the countryside Ayrshire experiencing a 15.9% increase; • The onshore wind capacity of both local authorities also increased between 2009 and 2015, with an extra 113 turbines and 193.9 MW for Dumfries and Galloway, and an increase of 39 turbines Statement of Residual Significance and 109 MW for East Ayrshire. 5.6.33 There is no evidence to suggest that wind farm developments in the UK have any effect on tourism. 5.6.29 The research demonstrates that both the wind and tourism industries can coexist together as tourists are 5.6.34 Overall, the construction phase of the proposed Sanquhar II Community Wind Farm is not anticipated to able to appreciate the beauty of the natural landscape whilst also responding positively to the presence of adversely affect the number of tourists visiting the local area and could benefit tourism providers in the wind farms to minimise the impacts of climate change and the need to generate electricity without emitting form of increased accommodation use and purchase of fuel and general amenities. harmful greenhouse gases or relying on imports from overseas. 5.6.35 The operation of the proposed wind farm is not anticipated to adversely affect the number of tourists Mitigation visiting the local area. 5.6.30 An appropriate and iterative design of the wind farm layout will ensure an acceptable visual appearance is 5.6.36 On condition that the proposed wind farm is judged as acceptable in terms of potential landscape and visual maintained, to limit the overall visual impact of the wind farm on surrounding tourism and recreation impacts, then the success and security of the tourism industry in the local area will continue as usual and venues. However, this is discussed in greater detail in the Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment in impacts as a result of the wind farm will be negligible. Section 6 of this EIAR.

5.6.31 Appropriate design of the onsite access tracks will be implemented to maintain the greatest possible buffer 5.7 Economic Benefits of the Development distance between the turbines and the Southern Upland Way and other Core Paths in the area, whilst simultaneously identifying suitable points for the tracks to join up with the recreation paths, to create 5.7.1 Onshore Wind: Economic impacts in 2014 and Local Supply Chain Opportunities in Onshore Wind, published smaller, circular walking routes in order to support and enhance opportunities for recreation in the area. by RenewableUK in 2015 and 2014 respectively, and Onshore Wind: Investing in Scotland’s Energy Future from Scottish Renewables in 2018, in addition to subsequent reports by RenewableUK and similar Residual Impacts organisations confirm the concept of economic benefits as a material consideration, through highlighting the manufacturing potential of the renewables sector. The manufacturing potential of the proposed 5.6.32 The residual impacts of the wind farm on tourism are summarised in Table 5.4. development is discussed in more detail in the following paragraphs.

5.7.2 Since 2006, Community Windpower Ltd (CWL) has invested over £300 million for its seven operational wind farms in Scotland. This will increase to £700 million by 2020 and £2 billion by 2022.

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5.7.3 CWL is committed to investing in Scotland and the Scottish economy and have established a successful ‘Buy Cumnock Town Hall, Cumnock Scottish’ initiative which was implemented during the construction of Sanquhar Community Wind Farm and The Cabin, Kirkconnel is already being implemented for the Sanquhar II proposal and the work undertaken to date during the Sanquhar Town Hall, Sanquhar development stage. The development, construction and operation of the proposed Sanquhar II Community Accommodation Dumfries Arms Hotel, Cumnock Wind Farm will provide a large volume of financial investment into the local and regional economies, Lochside Hotel, New Cumnock Travelodge, Kilmarnock throughout the 35 year operational lifetime of the wind farm. Railway Hotel, Cumnock 5.7.4 This would be achieved through the provision of permanent jobs; expenditure via business rates to local The Old School, New Cumnock authorities; and rents and contracts with contractors and sub-contractors during the construction phase, The Nithsdale Hotel, Sanquhar Rigg House B&B, Kirkconnel which will deliver a significant and positive financial boost to the local areas surrounding the wind farm. Buccleuch and Queensbury Arms Hotel, Thornhill 5.7.5 The financial rewards and benefits of the development will positively impact the local communities both directly and indirectly, which will help to establish the wind farm as an asset amongst local residents. Advertising Dumfries and Galloway Standard Cumnock Chronicle 5.7.6 In terms of quantifying the proportion of the total investment from wind farms which stays in the local area, The Nithsdale Times it was calculated that of the total investment for the development, construction, operation and The KKS maintenance for a typical wind farm in 2014, over a quarter stays in the local authority in which it is built. Local Amenities Burnside Tea Room, Sanquhar Helens Kitchen Takeaway, Sanquhar This is without considering the community benefits local communities receive from developers Harveys Tea Room, Sanquhar (RenewableUK, 2015c). Buccleuch Arms Hotel and Tea Room, Thornhill Pathhead Bakery, New Cumnock 5.7.7 The percentage of investment into local areas from development, construction, operation and maintenance Poppys Tea Room, Kirkconnel is improving year on year due to efforts by developers to use local firms to ensure that benefits to the local Drumlanrig Café, Thornhill economy are maximised (RenewableUK, 2015c). Construction Phase 5.7.8 The known and predicted financial spending at each stage of the development process for Sanquhar II is detailed in the following paragraphs. 5.7.10 A significant investment of around £380 million will be required to facilitate the development and construction of the wind farm. Scoping and Pre-Planning Phases 5.7.11 CWL is committed to creating long-standing relationships with Scottish companies to deliver our wind farms 5.7.9 The wind farm proposal has employed a variety of specialists and useful services, with preference given to and have a strong focus on Scotland. CWL operate a ‘Buy Scottish’ policy which places a strong emphasis on local and Scottish companies where possible, as detailed in Table 5.5. employment and working with businesses in Scotland. This involves active engagement with Scottish civil, Table 5.5 – Scoping and Pre-Planning Investment electrical and engineering contractors and suppliers to construct and maintain our wind farms.

5.7.12 CWL is proud to have worked with Scottish companies through our recent projects, as per our ‘Buy Scottish’ Investment, Consultants, Services Company/Venue policy, and are committed to continue using Scottish companies to deliver the Sanquhar II Community Wind Ecology Consultant Starling Learning Landscape and Visual Consultant Pegasus Planning Group Farm. Glasgow based Civil Contractors R J McLeod, Roadbridge Limited and others have constructed our Cultural Heritage consultant Headland Archaeology operational wind farms and electrical connections have been undertaken by Scottish Power and Scottish Noise Consultant Hayes McKenzie Hydro; all utilising a Scottish based workforce. Dumfries-based AMD Contract Services Limited constructed Fisheries consultant Nith District Salmon Fishery Board 14km of access tracks for Sanquhar Community Windfarm and took on the main civil works contract valuing Hydrology, Hydrogeology & Geology Natural Power Consultants Ltd £2 million, enabling them to take on more staff and apprentices from the local area. consultant Legal Services & Land Agents Lindsays Solicitors 5.7.13 Steel turbine towers were fabricated in Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, by CS Wind UK; they produced the Anderson Strathern towers for our first wind farm in Dalry, North Ayrshire in 2006 and have provided them for the majority of Dales Solicitors our operational schemes, including Sanquhar Community Wind Farm in 2017. This is further reinforced by Pollock McClean the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) CWL have entered in to with CS Wind UK, that steel turbine Local Facilities & Services towers will be sourced from them and their Campbeltown facility for all our future wind farm projects which Hall Hire for Public Exhibitions Gladstone Hall, Penpont includes Sanquhar II. Lagwyne Hall, Carsphairn Kirkconnel Miners’ Hall, Kirkconnel 5.7.14 CWL will invite numerous Scottish civil, electrical and engineering contractors, to tender, with preference New Cumnock Town Hall, New Cumnock being given to companies based in East Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway. A particular focus is on using

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local civil and electrical companies. As demonstrated through the construction of Sanquhar Community Materials supply and delivery Materials for the construction phase will be sourced from local Wind Farm, CWL employed three local civil engineering contractors and Plates 5.9, 5.10, 5.11a and 5.11b suppliers where possible including bricks, mortar, sand, cement, illustrate the Scottish contractors who were appointed to build the scheme. concrete, stone, wood, steel, cabling, electricity poles etc. Meteorological mast installation A company will be required to install the meteorological mast and 5.7.15 In order to make Scottish companies and contractors aware of the opportunities Sanquhar II would provide, monitoring equipment. CWL will hold a ‘Meet the Buyer’ event, whereby local and regional suppliers and sub-contractors will be invited to learn about the project, register their details on the Contractor’s Database and confirm their Power line design All underground electrical cabling will need to be designed by a potential for the supply of products and services for the construction of the wind farm. specialist company and accepted by Scottish Power and the local Councils of Dumfries & Galloway and East Ayrshire. 5.7.16 Associated employment opportunities will also be made available for local people, through contracts for Road construction New access tracks within the wind farm development and road work such as fencing, road improvements/surfacing and local plant hire. Again, more information will be improvements will be required. A local tarmac supplier will be made available at the ‘Meet the Buyer’ event, where companies and individuals can register their interest. required for local public road surfacing. CWL can also assist with linking jobseekers and apprentices with potential employers as part of the ‘Buy Security Security services may be required including CCTV cameras, security Scottish’ initiative. lighting and palisade security fencing.

5.7.17 During the construction phase, the proposed Sanquhar II Community Wind Farm would support over 200 Sub-contractors Electrical fitters, carpenters, painters & decorators, plumbers will be jobs, both in the construction and supply industry. As seen previously during the construction of Sanquhar required during the construction phase for various tasks. Wind Farm, apprenticeships were provided to local people for plant hire operatives as undertaken by AMD Substation design and This building houses all of the electrical and communications Contract Services of Dumfries. construction equipment and requires many sub-contractors and building supplies to complete it. 5.7.18 Table 5.6 outlines the requirements during the construction period and the associated predicted economic Turbine foundation design and The final design of the foundations depends on the ground conditions benefits. construction and exact specifications. Local supplier required to mix and deliver Table 5.6 – Predicted Services and Investment required during the construction period concrete, or to construct and operate a temporary onsite batching plant. Contractor/Required Services Details Turbine manufacture and Turbine manufacturer is to be confirmed, but potential suppliers Accommodation Personnel workers on the construction of the wind farm will require erection include Siemens, Vestas, Enercon or Senvion. the use of local accommodation providers. Webcam design and installation Webcam design/installation to be performed by a specialist company. Electrical switchgear design The wind farm requires complicated electrical system design and expensive equipment to be installed. The Energy Storage Facility will Operational Phase also require design and installation. Fencers Any alterations or temporary dismantling of fences marking land 5.7.19 Once the wind farm is complete and operational, investment to the local area and Scotland will continue. boundaries will be corrected/reinstated by a local experienced fencer. Over its 35 year operational life, over £630 million will be invested into the local and Scottish economies Dry stone wallers may be required, along with providers of gates and which will include: cattle grids. • Business Rates paid to Dumfries & Galloway Council and East Ayrshire Council (current rate is Fibre optic communication design The wind farm requires high specification communication devices £12,500 per MW); both on and off site. • Operations and maintenance of the wind turbines including regular servicing; Fuel supplies and delivery Machinery used during construction will require fuel supplies • Operations and maintenance of electrical connection to the grid network; provided by a local distributor. Along with fuel for construction • Funding for Community Benefits; personnel vans, cars etc. • Creation of 4 permanent jobs for Wind Turbine Engineers; and Grid capacity study A detailed capacity study needs to be undertaken to identify the best • General site maintenance. location to connect the wind farm to the local grid distribution network. This will be carried out by Scottish Power. 5.7.20 Furthermore, there will be additional indirect financial expenditure in terms of purchasing fuel, local Local amenities All workers during the construction period will require food, drink and accommodation and general amenities as turbine engineers and CWL staff will make regular visits to the other provisions, bringing trade to the local area. site to monitor the wind farm’s operation, for business purposes, as well as community events at the wind farm and in the local area. Lightning protection survey and Electrical earthing studies will be required to analyse the conductivity design of the soil and to design the correct lightning protection system.

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5.7.21 The operation of Sanquhar II Community Wind Farm will create and deliver a direct and long-term economic Public Exhibitions benefit to the local area. 5.8.8 Two rounds of public exhibitions were held within the local Community Council areas to provide local Employment Opportunities residents and stakeholders with an opportunity to obtain further information about the proposed wind farm development and to voice their comments. 5.7.22 Sanquhar II Community Wind Farm would provide up to four new permanent jobs in the area, in the form of wind turbine engineers to maintain and manage the wind farm through its operational life. This is in 5.8.9 Details of the public exhibitions held are outlined below: addition to the support and creation of permanent and temporary jobs arising from the project during construction, as described in the previous paragraphs. Table 5.7a Public Exhibition Details, August 2018 Venue Date Time 5.8 Community Consultation Gladstone Hall, Penpont Wednesday 8th August 2018 10.30 am – 1.30 pm; Lagwyne Hall, Carsphairn Wednesday 8th August 2018 4.30 pm – 7.30 pm; Introduction Kirkconnel Miner’s Hall Thursday 9th August 2018 9.30 am – 1.00 pm; New Cumnock Town Hall Thursday 9th August 2018 2.30 pm – 6.00 pm; 5.8.1 CWL are committed to working with the local host communities in the area surrounding the proposed th Sanquhar II Community Wind Farm to create a project which is mutually beneficial. It is believed that the Cumnock Town Hall Friday 17 August 2018 10.30 am – 2.00 pm; th best projects arise from discussions with local communities, who can give an insight into the local area. Riding of the Marches, Saturday 18 August 2018 10.30 am – 3.30 pm. Sanquhar 5.8.2 CWL believe in an open and consultative approach with local communities from the outset of a development and engage with Local Authorities, Community Councils, communities, consultees and key Table 5.7b Public Exhibition Details, October 2018 stakeholders in the surrounding area of the wind farm proposal. Venue Date Time 5.8.3 As long-term wind energy operators, CWL wish to develop close working relationships with local Sanquhar Town Hall Tuesday 23rd October 2018 10.00 am – 2.00 pm; communities and offer the development as a local resource which in the long run, people will see as a valuable local asset. Gladstone Hall, Penpont Tuesday 23rd October 2018 4.00 pm – 8.00 pm;

5.8.4 Community consultation initially began in 2014, and was extended to include a wider range of host New Cumnock Town Hall Wednesday 24th October 2018 9.00 am – 1.00 pm; communities from August 2017 onwards. It has involved holding meetings with Community Councils, local residents and holding public exhibitions in the area surrounding the wind farm proposal, as detailed in the The Cabin, Kirkconnel Wednesday 24th October 2018 2.30 pm – 6.00 pm; following paragraphs.

Community Council Meetings 5.8.10 Further information on the community consultation undertaken prior to the submission of the planning application is included in the Pre-Application Consultation Report which accompanies the EIAR. This report 5.8.5 CWL have attended meetings with the following Community Councils: includes copies of the advertisements, posters, information leaflet, questionnaire and contact details sheets which were used during the public exhibitions. • Kirkconnel and Kelloholm Community Council – 17th May 2018; th • Sanquhar and District Community Council – 17 May 2018; 5.8.11 The public exhibitions gave residents the opportunity to view the proposal, obtain details about the st • New Cumnock Community Council – 21 May 2018; community benefits and ask any questions they had about the scheme. A comment book was provided at • Penpont Community Council – 4th June 2018; the public exhibitions, so attendees could provide written comments and feedback on the proposal. This • Tynron Community Council – 26th November 2018. feedback was then collated and reviewed and subsequently used to help inform the iterative design of the wind farm. 5.8.6 At each meeting CWL outlined initial proposals for the wind farm and provided an indication of its progression and development. The Community Council members were also given the opportunity to ask 5.8.12 Plates 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4 display the public exhibitions in the local area surrounding the wind farm CWL representatives questions about the proposal, and provide relevant feedback. proposal.

5.8.7 Throughout the planning process, CWL will continue to engage with the Community Councils and local groups in relation to the proposed wind farm, our ‘Buy Scottish’ policy and associated community benefits.

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5.9 Community Benefits Table 5.8 Overview of Proposed Community Assets

Community Funding and Assets Community The need for asset Asset Additional Information Asset suggested by 5.9.1 During the operation of the proposed Sanquhar II Community Wind Farm, CWL will provide funding for Footpath Local children living in Kirkconnel CWL will fund a feasibility study first of all community benefits and community projects. The funding will be provided to support the economic, linking Kelloholm attending and and consult with all relevant community environmental and social requirements of local residents, businesses and community groups throughout Kirkconnel Sanquhar Academy are not Kelloholm councils, residents, local groups and the operational lifetime of the project. to Sanquhar eligible for free school Community Schools. CWL will also fund the production buses, so they either have Council of a project action plan. Once agreed, CWL 5.9.2 Consultations will be held with the Local Authorities and Community Councils, along with existing Trust to pay for the bus, acquire will fund the construction of the path, Fund Committees to discuss the level of funding and appropriate distribution amongst the host other means of transport including lighting and signage, which would communities. or travel down the busy commence in parallel with the construction 5.9.3 More importantly, CWL are working with local communities to develop community assets which would be A76 which does not have a of the wind farm. Any agreement required secured through approval of the planning application for Sanquhar II Community Wind Farm. For instance, pavement. on the route will be secured under a during the Public Exhibitions, some local communities openly asked for assistance with projects that they Section 75 agreement with Dumfries & have already been planning but to date been unable to complete or put into action. Galloway Council. Footpath There is currently no safe Members of Although the community has identified 5.9.4 During the consultation process Kirkconnel and Kelloholm Community Council made a suggestion about a linking route between the two the Keir, their preferred route along the A702, they proposed footpath linking Kirkconnel to Sanquhar. The reason for this was that local children living in Penpont to areas for pedestrians or Penpont and have thus far been unsuccessful in taking Kelloholm attending Sanquhar Academy are not eligible for free school buses, so they either have to pay for Thornhill cyclists, and many locals Tynron (KPT) the project any further. CWL will mobilise the bus or walk down the busy A76 which does not have a pavement. CWL has good relationships with the require safe passage in Development the project by funding a feasibility study landowners of the land between the two villages, hence it was suggested that CWL may be well-placed to order to access the shops, Trust and the and project action plan. The project will be investigate this proposal. The pathway would allow children and adults alike to move between Sanquhar schools and amenities in Community developed in joint partnership with and Kelloholm & Kirkconnel safely and without the potential for serious incidents by walking along the A76. Thornhill. Councils Buccleuch Estates, the landowners along the proposed route, and the KPT 5.9.5 CWL will fund a feasibility study first of all and consult with all relevant community councils, residents, local Development Trust, as they will be the groups and Schools. CWL will also fund the production of a project action plan. Once agreed, CWL will fund main beneficiaries of the project and are the construction of the path, including lighting and signage, which would commence in parallel with the therefore best placed to provide construction of the wind farm. Any agreement required on the route will be secured under a Section 75 suggestions regarding the community’s agreement with Dumfries & Galloway Council. requirements 5.9.6 As well as adding a benefit to the children of the local communities, it will also add a real benefit to local Wind Farm This will enable local Community The walk will be self-led, so CWL will also people who currently may not be able to move between the two villages either due to access issues or Walk residents and walkers to Windpower install signage to direct people along the costing of transportation. It will also reduce the reliance on motor vehicles, thus reducing the overall carbon continue to enjoy local Ltd (CWL) path and onto connecting walking routes footprint of the local communities. walks once the wind farm such as the Southern Upland Way. The is operational, and will walk will also include display boards 5.9.7 As well as committing to the construction of a footpath between Sanquhar and Kelloholm, CWL are in potentially open up the providing facts and figures about the discussion with other community councils about what similar benefits could come from granting permission wind farm as a visitor turbines, route maps, and some health and of the wind farm. Some of the suggestions that have come out during the consultation process, that CWL attraction, enabling people safety guidelines since the walk is situated will support once planning has been approved, are detailed in Table 5.8. to safely visit the wind on an operational wind farm farm and learn about its 5.9.8 Further information and plans showing the proposed footpaths are provided in the separate Commitment operation to Communities report which supports this application. Educational The New Cumnock Community CWL will fund a feasibility study in order to 5.9.9 CWL will continue to liaise with local people and communities throughout the development process of the Partnership Regeneration Masterplan Windpower assess the level of interest, the preferred wind farms and will look to move forward with further material benefits to the local host communities. with has identified that creating Ltd (CWL) subject coverage and the availability of Dumfries employment opportunities and Dumfries existing teaching bases to host such House is a priority for the local House classes. The New Cumnock Development area. Trust has suggested that more use can be

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CWL will establish a made of the local schools in the evening, Garden, teaching pupils ready to be transplanted into sheltered working partnership with and since the computer room located in how to maintain the outside areas in the school grounds, and Dumfries House, who will New Cumnock Town Hall is generally garden themselves to later to be transplanted onto land at the provide additional classes unused, this may act as a prime location for attract wildlife. wind farm. for all ages. Dumfries new computer courses and sessions College CWL is working towards Community CWL will partner with Starling Learning to House currently operate a offering help with CV writing and job Partnerships establishing a long term Windpower fund work placements for pupils studying number of educational and applications. working partnership with and Starling ecology or environmental related courses. training experiences for Wallacehall Academy in Learning The placements will involve working with schools, youth groups and Thornhill, and have been in Starling Learning on site, conducting the other organisations, which contact with ecology work required to inform Habitat aim to introduce young representatives regarding Management Plans, as well as working on people to new skills and the potential for student community improvement schemes. professions, and enhance work placements and wind Work placements with CWL will also be their employability skills farm visits. By partnering available for those wishing to pursue and personal development with Wallacehall, Starling careers in renewable energy. Sport All-weather 3G pitch would Sports teams CWL will firstly fund a feasibility study, to Learning and CWL aim to Facilities enable teams to play more in both assess the need for an all-weather pitch provide students from regularly and would Sanquhar and to address issues of ownership, Thornhill and the provide a space to host and New management, maintenance etc. from the surrounding areas with more activities for all ages. Cumnock outset, and will also scope potential educational and work The pitch could therefore suitable locations for the pitch. experience opportunities act as a small community relevant to their courses. hub or social space, which Keir, The hub would provide The Keir, The community is also keen to boost is considered an important Penpont and space for community Penpont and tourism in the local area by building a local asset for local communities Tynron groups to hold meetings Tynron (KPT) cycle museum in Keir, reflecting on its Community A monthly paper or The New In light of the success of The Nithsdale Community and events, as well as Development importance as the place where the first Newspaper newsletter would provide a Cumnock Times, which received start-up funding Hub being an area locals could Trust pedalled bicycle was made. It has been platform to advertise Development from CWL, a similar community newspaper work and access the suggested that this exhibition could be community groups, local Trust or newsletter for the New Cumnock area internet; it could be housed in the new community hub. news and events, could prove to be an invaluable asset for designated as a free Wi-Fi timetables, and so on, as the local community. More information on hotspot, since many of the well as creating job this can be found in the Commitments to residents suffer from opportunities, employing Communities Report. unreliable broadband local people to run the connections at home. paper, and potentially Community CWL will undertake a Community Following the survey, CWL will assist the injecting investment into Surveys community survey in Keir, Windpower communities in updating their community local businesses who use Penpont and Tynron, with Ltd (CWL) action plan, detailing the desired projects the paper to advertise their assistance from Local and the steps required to get the projects services. Energy Scotland. This will up and running School CWL will hold Gardening Community CWL will provide funding for the schools to enable CWL to identify Gardening Days at the local primary Windpower purchase the plants required for their problems which need Days and schools in New Cumnock, Ltd (CWL) garden. addressing in the local Tree Penpont, Moniaive and and Starling Furthermore, CWL will establish Tree areas, and it gives local Planting Wallacehall. CWL staff and Learning Planting Schemes in partnership with residents the opportunity Schemes Starling Learning will assist Starling Learning and the local schools. to suggest which projects schools in designing and This will involve the pupils in planting the they would most benefit building their own Wildlife seeds and growing them until they are from.

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Community Windpower Ltd • Provide educational support to the school concentrating mainly on environmental and renewable energy studies; 5.9.10 As a company, CWL are extremely proud to support a wide variety of local events, community groups, • Provide funding for trips and visits for the school to attend; and schools, charities and community initiatives as part of the community benefits packages from the • Promote the various activities, trips and funding provided to the school. company’s seven operational wind farms. 5.9.18 Examples of this to date include support for Sanquhar Primary School Gardening Day, with staff, equipment 5.9.11 Up to the end of September 2018, CWL have donated over £3.4 million to the host communities of CWL’s and funding provided to help create and manage the school garden. Plate 5.8 illustrates this work. portfolio of onshore wind farm projects. Decorated Christmas Trees have also been donated to the schools and educational presentations on Sanquhar Community Benefits sustainability and renewable energy have been delivered to pupils. Christmas Lights 5.9.12 As part of the community benefits for CWL’s operational Sanquhar Community Wind Farm, CWL are contributing £150,000 each year to the local host communities of Kirkconnel, Kelloholm and Sanquhar. This 5.9.19 CWL have been proud to support the Christmas Lights Switch On events of both Sanquhar and Kirkconnel equates to £3.75 million for the lifetime of Sanquhar Community Wind Farm. and Kelloholm every year since 2015, with annual donations of £600 to each event. These donations aided the organisation of the events by ensuring that the organising committees have everything they need to 5.9.13 The funding is donated to the Upper Nithsdale Community Trust (UNCT) who are responsible for hold successful events for the communities of Sanquhar and Kirkconnel and Kelloholm. administering and distributing the funding to community groups, organisations and individuals who have completed grant application forms and will be for the benefit of people who live in the Sanquhar and Shared Ownership District Community Council area and the Kirkconnel and Kelloholm Community Council area. Grant applications will be successful where they promote, advance and further local: 5.9.20 Shared Ownership has been raised during community consultations, however there has been no formal or serious dialogue as a result. The opportunity is still open for discussion during the planning process, • Education; however it is our understanding that investment via the development of community assets and community • Citizenship and community developments; benefit funding is of greater interest to the host communities. • The Arts, Heritage, Culture and Sport; • Public participation in sport;

• Provision and organisation of recreational activities, such as galas, fetes, and annual festivals and 5.10 Educational Benefits events; and Educational Wind Farm Site Visits • Environmental protection and improvements. 5.10.1 CWL already offer site visits for local schools and groups in conjunction with the existing Sanquhar 5.9.14 So far, Sanquhar Community Wind Farm and CWL have donated £138,726.46 to the local communities Community Wind Farm. which has been used to fund a variety of local events, community groups and school projects, details of which are included below: 5.10.2 CWL provide guided site visits to our wind farms, which enable the wind farm and its surrounding environments and habitats to be used as a teaching resource for pupils of all ages and abilities, and for adult The Nithsdale Times groups who want to learn more about the wind farms.

5.9.15 The Nithsdale Times is a local, community run newspaper, based in Sanquhar and covering the Mid and Primary and Secondary Schools Upper Nithsdale area. The Nithsdale times received funding from CWL in 2015, to ensure that the community group could continue to provide the area with local news, events and stories. The funding 5.10.3 CWL value their working relationships with local schools in conjunction with the Sanquhar Community Wind helped with the purchase of a printer and stationery and running costs. Farm. Plates 5.5 to 5.8 show examples of CWL’s work with various schools.

Riding of the Marches 5.10.4 As part of CWL’s ongoing commitment to the local communities and education, CWL wish to engage with more local schools in the area surrounding the proposed Sanquhar II Wind Farm and create more working 5.9.16 The Riding of the Marches is a traditional local event held in Sanquhar every year. CWL are proud to have partnerships and MoUs. This would include the schools in New Cumnock, Penpont and Thornhill to expand supported this event every year since 2015, with an annual donation of £1,000. the offer of these benefits to a wider region. MoU’s with local schools Working Partnerships with Colleges 5.9.17 Sanquhar Primary School, Kelloholm Primary School and Sanquhar Academy have all signed a Memorandum CWL are committed to working in partnership with higher education institutions and are currently working of Understanding (MoU) with CWL, which confirms CWL’s commitment to working with these schools for with local colleges in the areas surrounding our operational wind farms, including West College Scotland the lifetime of Sanquhar Community Wind Farm. The MoU confirms CWL’s commitment to the following: and Ayrshire College.

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West College Scotland 5.11.2 Sanquhar II Community Wind Farm is anticipated to annually prevent approximately 634,500 tonnes of

carbon dioxide (CO2) from being emitted into the atmosphere, which would otherwise be emitted if a coal

5.10.5 In conjunction with CWL’s operational wind farms in Dalry, North Ayrshire, a successful partnership is or gas-fired power station was used to generate the electricity. Therefore, due to there being less CO2 evolving between West College Scotland and CWL that seeks to place students of the College in a two week released into the atmosphere, it will not contribute to the acceleration of climate change and will help to work placement with CWL. slow down the predicted impacts of climate change.

5.10.6 Student placements were first offered by CWL in October 2012, when West College Scotland was previously called ‘James Watt College’. Since 2012, regular placement opportunities have been provided to students 5.12 Testimonials within the College, offering an intensive program designed to teach both the ‘Project’ and ‘Technical’ aspects of CWL and our wind farms. Employment Benefits

5.10.7 The work placements are designed for students on engineering courses who wish to pursue careers within 5.12.1 CWL’s work with CS Wind UK has been invaluable for the company, ensuring jobs and investment are the renewable energy industry. The placements cover different areas of the business, including working retained in the local area. The nine Scottish Steel turbine towers for Sanquhar Community Wind Farm from with live data from our operational wind farms and project development such as wind farm site design and CS Wind UK’s Campbeltown facility were secured early, to help fill a production gap in CS Wind UK’s work assessing constraints. programme. Lesley Black, UK Sales and Marketing Manager at CS Wind UK commented:

Dumfries College and Wallacehall Academy ‘We are delighted to have signed another order to supply towers for a Community Windpower project… The support from Community Windpower to secure this order to be manufactured in 5.10.8 CWL are keen to develop a similar successful partnership with Dumfries College, in association with the Scotland and their working together with Vestas to bring the timing of the project forward to help proposed Sanquhar II Community Warm, and have been in contact with representatives at the College to with any order gaps, is invaluable.’ discuss the potential opportunities. It is anticipated that further engagement will help to develop a working relationship with Dumfries College. 5.12.2 AMD Contract Services Limited have been similarly grateful for the income and employment opportunities created by CWL. Director of AMD, Fraser Dykes, has stated: 5.10.9 In conjunction with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Dumfries and Galloway, careers related presentations were delivered for students of Wallacehall Academy and Dumfries and Galloway College in ‘Thanks to renewable energy projects, and in particular, the work involved on Sanquhar Community September 2018. These talks provided pupils and students with an insight into careers in the renewable Wind Farm, we have not only survived the Recession but have seen our company expand and energy sector. As a result of this, CWL are seeking to form a partnership with Wallacehall Academy and have develop. Community Windpower gave us the opportunity to take on the major civil works contract been in contact with representatives regarding the potential for student work placements in the future. for their wind farm, something which is normally offered to bigger companies. Through this opportunity we have been able to provide a significant boost to the local economy, and train up Educational Presentations members of the local community.’

5.10.10 Educational Presentations are also available for after school clubs, youth groups, local adult groups and any Community Benefits other community groups as desired by group leaders and members. Topics for the presentations can be on any subject related to the environment and are not limited to wind energy, but can include all types of 5.12.3 The community benefits delivered by CWL’s operational wind farms have been extremely well received by renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, climate change, recycling, the environment, sustainability and the local host communities. As part of the community benefits for Dalry Community Wind Farm, CWL Eco-Schools initiatives. CWL are also keen to support local schools who are trying to achieve Eco School donated £100,000 to fund construction of the Girlguiding Ayrshire North Activity Centre. Betty Wilson, Status and thus be more environmentally friendly. Guide Leader for the North Ayrshire Guides, has shared her appreciation:

5.10.11 As mentioned above, careers related presentations are also available. Through the progression of Sanquhar ‘Community Windpower’s donations and input should not be underestimated. Without them this II, this service will continue to be offered to local schools and colleges. would not have happened… North Ayrshire Guides can’t thank the Community Windpower team and members of the Trust enough.’

5.11 Environmental Benefits 5.12.4 Many residents have expressed their gratitude to CWL for the community benefits already provided to local communities as part of the fund for the operational Sanquhar Community Wind Farm, particularly the Renewable Energy Provision and CO2 Savings sponsorship of Sanquhar’s annual Riding of the Marches event:

5.11.1 Sanquhar II Community Wind Farm will have an installed capacity of around 350 MW and therefore would ‘Thanks once again for your support to the Riding of the Marches’ be able to generate electricity for over 364,900 homes for each year of its 35 year operational life. This will contribute substantially to renewable electricity targets for both East Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway ‘Thank you for… being here to support Riding of the Marches’ Council areas as well as Scotland as a whole.

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5.12.5 A representative from the Nithsdale Times, Ronnie Johnstone, has praised the ‘important part Community Windpower has played in the daily running of our Newspaper’:

‘From the start, Community Windpower were active and with a grant from them which assisted in obtaining the necessary equipment the “Nithsdale Times” has continued to this day. We are currently working on Edition 94 which, for a fortnightly magazine is an indication of its success. In every edition, there is a strip with the words: “The Nithsdale Times is grateful to the generosity of Community Windpower and Element Power for their support”.’

Educational Benefits

5.12.6 Programme Manager at DYW Dumfries and Galloway, Senga Greenwood, commented that through the educational presentations at Wallacehall Academy and D&G College, CWL has: ‘enthused a number of young turbine technical students who showed real interest…’ and the presentations helped to ‘engender a positive spirit and contribution that wind farms make to the economy, the green grid and wider employment’.

5.12.7 CWL has also received excellent feedback regarding the work placements held for students of Ayrshire College. Below are some examples of the comments received from students who have participated in the scheme:

‘The two week placement with Community Windpower gave me a better understanding of the bigger picture i.e. locations, types of turbines used for those environments, which company has which responsibility, availability and costs etc. I did learn a lot when I was on the placement in relation to the planning and operation of windfarms.’ – Andrew Brown, former student

‘The placement with CWL gave me an invaluable insight into the planning and operation of windfarms in Ayrshire. Although employed as a service technician within the industry the experience at CWL helped me understand other aspects of the industry’ – Miren Basabe-Kerr, former student

‘I took full advantage of the opportunity given to me to learn more about the wind turbine industry. The experience gained while working with the team at Community Windpower will help me as I work towards my goal of gaining employment within the sector’ – Hamad Rafiq, Progressed to HNC Electrical Engineering at Ayrshire College

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