The Tullacondra project proposal is for a 9-turbine windfarm on a site in the townland of Tullacondra, outside Lisgriffin, North Cork.
The turbine selection will be informed by an environmental impact assessment that will look at various factors to assess the environmental consequences of the development, alongside technical and commercial considerations throughout the design process.
CONSTRUCTION AND ACCESS
It is intended to utilise, as far as possible, existing farm tracks within the proposed project site, and to minimise the impact on man-made drainage ditches and existing hedgerows. Temporary improvements and modifications to public roads may be required to facilitate the delivery of turbines.
The number and layout of the turbines, the location of the substation, the route of the internal access road and configuration of the wind farm site entrance, and temporary construction compound along with construction methodologies for the wind farm site will be determined as part of the design and EIA process.
It is envisaged that the proposed wind energy development will consist of:
- nine wind turbines with a blade tip height of 175m, turbine foundations and crane pad hardstanding areas
- 38kV electrical substation to include control building with welfare facilities, wastewater holding tank, water connection, car parking, security fencing and lighting, etc.
- all associated underground electrical and communications cabling connecting the turbines to the proposed electrical substation
- grid connection from the wind farm site to the Mallow 110kV substation within the public road.
