UK: Robin Rigg Extension Back on Consultation

The Scottish Government is currently carrying out public consultation in relation to Marine Planning, Marine Protected Areas and the future of Marine Renewables. This consultation will close on 13th November 2013.

Of particular interest to Dumfries and Galloway region is the inclusion of proposals for two offshore wind farms, at Luce Bay and for the Robin Rigg extension (the Robin Rigg extension was removed from previous plans but has now been included again). There are also proposals for a tidal energy scheme at Luce Bay.

These schemes are included within the “Sectoral Marine Plans for Offshore Wind, Wave and Tidal Energy in Scottish Waters Consultation Draft” available to view on the Scottish Government website.

As part of the consultation the Scottish Government is holding a number of public events throughout the region:

Tuesday 3rd September
The Ryan Leisure Centre, Stranraer
1pm-8pm
Marine Scotland Event
Open Door Drop-in Session:  1pm – 5pm
Presentation/Q&A:  6pm-8pm
NH Marine Protected Area drop-in:  1pm-8pm

Wednesday 4th September
Maxwell Hall, Port William
1pm-8pm
Marine Scotland Event
Open Door Drop-in Session:  1pm – 5pm
Presentation/Q&A:  6pm-8pm

Thursday 5th September
Town Hall, Kirkcudbright
1pm-8pm
Marine Scotland Event
Open Door Drop-in Session:  1pm – 5pm
Presentation/Q&A:  6pm-8pm
JNCC Marine Protected Area drop-in:  1pm-8pm

Tuesday 10^th September
Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries
1pm-8pm
Marine Scotland Event
Open Door Drop-in Session:  1pm – 5pm
Presentation/Q&A:  6pm-8pm

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Press release, August 22, 2013; Image: E.ON