Exclusive – UK’s largest community wind farm planned
The biggest community wind farm in the UK is being planned for Cove – and it promises to generate millions for local causes. The Cove Community Wind Farm is the brainchild of the Rosneath Peninsula...
View ArticleWho would see the ‘arc’ of turbines?
A series of photo montages was shown at Saturday’s public meeting, simulating the effect Cove Community Wind Farm would have on the view from a range of locations. Trust convener Murdo MacDonald said...
View ArticleEnvironmental arguments for wind farm published
More details of what would be the UK’s largest community wind farm have been revealed today (Thursday). A draft version of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), which was not available at last...
View ArticleShare of wind farm cash fails to sway national park villagers
Residents in Kilmun Parish have voted overwhelmingly against plans for the UK’s largest community wind farm in Cove. Villagers in Blairmore, Strone and Kilmun were given the chance to have their say in...
View ArticleDeadline extended for wind farm comments
The deadline for comments on plans for the UK’s largest community wind farm has been extended to February 18. Over 270 members of the public have already made formal comments on the plan for Cove...
View ArticlePark objection hits wind farm plan
Plans for the UK’s biggest community wind farm have received a setback, with an objection submitted on behalf of a neighbouring national park. The Cove Community Wind Farm would see five 92-metre...
View ArticleWind turbine plan runs into opposition
A wind turbine planned for Cove has prompted objections from three community councils. It would be a ‘major visual intrusion’ and highly visible from many areas, according to Rhu and Shandon community...
View ArticleRosneath Peninsula could be split from Helensburgh in council wards shake-up
Everyone who lives on a peninsula knows the frustrations of using a web service such as Trip Advisor. Sitting in Kilcreggan, you look for a nearby restaurant and the online service suggests the Pier...
View ArticleBridges and tunnels planned in bid to quadruple population of Cowal Peninsula
Bridges or tunnels crossing the Firth of Clyde and four sea lochs are being considered in a project to revitalise the Cowal Peninsula – as well as a railway station at Kilcreggan. The Cowal Fixed Link...
View ArticleTunnel vision the way forward for Argyll, says MP O’Hara
Tunnel technology used in the Faroe Islands might be applied in Argyll and Bute, the area’s MP Brendan O’Hara has [...] The post Tunnel vision the way forward for Argyll, says MP O’Hara appeared first...
View ArticleBridge over Loch Long backed by Cowal group as Rest and Be Thankful alternative
A road and rail bridge over Loch Long has been called for to replace the A83 at the Rest and [...] The post Bridge over Loch Long backed by Cowal group as Rest and Be Thankful alternative appeared...
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