Twin Rivers Wind Farm

LEEHILL Construction has been awarded the contract to build a new sub-station as part of the Twin Rivers Wind Farm.

The Twin Rivers Wind Farm, containing 14 wind turbines on a 630-acre Co-operative Group site at Pasture Farm, it will make a significant contribution to the regions energy needs as well as opening up public access to the countryside, linking with the nearby Blacktoft Sands Nature Reserve.

As part of the plan, the Group intends to open up footpaths on its land, creating a public access network which will connect local villages, the wind farm and local conservation areas, enhancing the areas appeal to tourists and local residents.

The wind farm will also provide support for local environmental, educational and community projects.The scheme will generate enough electricity to meet the power needs of around 17,000 homes throughout its 25-year life, offsetting the release of over a million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

I&H Brown

Construction of New Sub-Station.

Contract Value: £300,000.00