{"id":64,"date":"2024-05-13T12:44:13","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T12:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onpathenergy.com\/cumnock\/community-environment-copy\/"},"modified":"2025-08-12T16:09:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T16:09:33","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.onpathenergy.com\/glen-water\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section \n    id=\"\"\n    data-bs-theme=\"dark\"\n    class=\"hero hero-medium pt-22 pt-md-30 pb-4 d-flex flex-column justify-content-md-center justify-content-end  \" >\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"breadcrumb text-start text-md-end mb-10 mb-md-21\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onpathenergy.com\">Home<\/a><\/span> ><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onpathenergy.com\/glen-water\">Glen Water Wind Farm<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>        <h1 class=\"mb-3 mb-md-11 fw-bold\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-sm-6\">\n                <div class=\"hero-medium-text\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"mb-4 mb-md-8 text-medium\">Got a question? View our FAQs below, if you can&#8217;t find what you&#8217;re looking for, please do not hesitate to contact us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons mb-5 mb-md-0 gap-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:hello@onpathenergy.com\">Get in touch<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"faqs px-0 px-md-26 py-5 py-md-26 text-bg-oatmeal\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-h2 mb-4 has-text-align-center is-style-default\" id=\"faq\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-4 has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion py-18\" id=\"\">\n    \n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553dab90\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553dab90\">\n                Why was this location chosen?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69e36553dab90\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>This site was selected based on wind speed and grid connection, which allows us to develop a project that would generate considerable social and economic benefits for the local community whilst contributing the UK&#8217;s clean power 2030 strategy and Scottish government&#8217;s climate and energy targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This site also gives us the opportunity to make use of previously developed land in the form of the surface mine and takes into account planning and environmental constraints. <\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553dab90\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553dab90\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553dadfa\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553dadfa\">\n                What will the wind farm be called?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69e36553dadfa\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>When we initially started consulting on this project the working title for our proposed wind farm was Cumnock and Doon Valley. However, after extensive community consultation we wanted to choose a name that was reflective of the history and heritage of the site as a former open-cast mine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result we reached out to the three hosting Community Council primary schools to take part in an exciting site naming competition.We received a lot of positive engagement, and some great names which were shortlisted and put to a public vote on our social media channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Glen Water Wind Farm&nbsp;<\/strong>was the chosen name and if approved will become the official name of the site for years to come!<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553dadfa\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553dadfa\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553db003\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553db003\">\n                How long will it take to build the wind farm?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69e36553db003\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>The project could take up to 6* years from community consultation to operation, we will keep the community informed throughout the entire process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Timescales are dependent on grid connection offer<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553db003\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553db003\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-h4 has-text-align-center\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-4 has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n                \n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"faqs px-0 px-md-26 py-5 py-md-26 text-bg-oatmeal\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-h2 mb-4 has-text-align-center is-style-default\" id=\"faq\">FAQs &#8211; Environment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-4 has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion py-18\" id=\"\">\n    \n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553dbbcd\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553dbbcd\">\n                Will the wind farm be noisy?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69e36553dbbcd\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>Modern wind turbines are designed to be as quiet as possible. As part of the planning process, we undertake noise assessments that monitor noise levels to ensure minimal disturbance. We will operate within noise levels agreed with the local council.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553dbbcd\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553dbbcd\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553dbd74\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553dbd74\">\n                Will the turbines affect local wildlife and birds?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69e36553dbd74\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>The project design will be developed to include measures that avoids or minimises any risks to wildlife. This project includes measures to protect bird migration routes and local habitats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our OnPath Together commitment to the environment ensures that we follow a nature-positive approach on all of our projects, enhancing biodiversity through habitat creation, whilst simultaneously tackling climate change. You can learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onpathenergy.com\/sustainability\/environment\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553dbd74\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553dbd74\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553dbf47\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553dbf47\">\n                What about aviation? Will there be lights?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69e36553dbf47\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>A detailed Aviation Impact Assessment will be undertaken once we have finalised the site layout, and we will work with aviation stakeholders to agree on a mitigation strategy if required. As the turbines are over 150m they will need to be lit, but we are working on identifying solutions to minimise the visibility of lights on the ground e.g. shielding \/ dimmer lights.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553dbf47\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553dbf47\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-h4 has-text-align-center\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-4 has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n                \n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"faqs px-0 px-md-26 py-5 py-md-26 text-bg-oatmeal\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-h2 mb-4 has-text-align-center is-style-default\" id=\"faq\">FAQs &#8211; Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-4 has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion py-18\" id=\"\">\n    \n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553dc97b\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553dc97b\">\n                Will the local community have a say in the design of the wind farm?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69e36553dc97b\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>Yes, our first community consultations in April are where we want to encourage local people to come along, meet the team and tell us what is important to them. This feedback and input will be taken into consideration during the final design process to ensure it&#8217;s a wind farm that has had community involvement.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553dc97b\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553dc97b\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553dcb02\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553dcb02\">\n                Will the wind farm lower our energy bills?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69e36553dcb02\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>Onshore wind is one of the cheapest ways of generating electricity available to us today, and provides some protection from sudden increases in prices because they sell their energy at a fixed, long-term price determined by either UK government or energy companies. If more of this cheap form of renewable energy is installed in the UK, it follows that the overall cost of energy (and our bills) should reduce to reflect this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are always keen to hear from the local community to find out how community benefits could be shaped and delivered in a way that improves energy efficiency  a benefits local people directly.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553dcb02\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553dcb02\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553dcc91\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553dcc91\">\n                Will the wind farm create local jobs?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69e36553dcc91\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>We are targeting a local economic benefit of \u00a31million\/MW for all onshore wind projects. We care about delivering real economic value in the communities in which we develop our projects, and we work with many local businesses through all phases from construction and operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our OnPath Together approach to development commits us to supporting high-quality green jobs, makes local benefits &amp; employment a material consideration for contracting and gives priority to local businesses so local economies can thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Construction could support temporary jobs, and there may be long-term roles in maintenance and operations. We are also considering training programmes for local workers.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553dcc91\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553dcc91\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553dcde0\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553dcde0\">\n                Will the wind farm lower property values?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69e36553dcde0\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>Studies show little evidence that wind farms significantly impact property values. However, each location is different, and we are committed to working with the community to address concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553dcde0\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553dcde0\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-h4 has-text-align-center\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-4 has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n                \n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"faqs px-0 px-md-26 py-5 py-md-26 text-bg-oatmeal\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-h2 mb-4 has-text-align-center is-style-default\" id=\"faq\">FAQs &#8211; Planning &amp; Construction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-4 has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion py-18\" id=\"\">\n    \n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553dd70f\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553dd70f\">\n                How long will it take to build the wind farm?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69e36553dd70f\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>The project could take up to 6* years from community consultation to operation, we will keep the community informed throughout the entire process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Timescales are dependent on grid connection offer<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553dd70f\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553dd70f\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553dd84d\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553dd84d\">\n                Has there been any early engagement with the local community councils?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69e36553dd84d\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>Yes, we are engaged in ongoing pre application discussions with them and the 9CC Group who represent nine communities across the Cumnock and Doon Valley area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553dd84d\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553dd84d\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553dd995\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553dd995\">\n                Will roads or transport routes be affected during construction?        <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69e36553dd995\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>We will work hard to minimise disruption and keep residents updated. 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When devising the access route to site we have taken this feedback on board and designed an access route that we believe minimises disruption.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553ddaf7\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553ddaf7\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553ddc54\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553ddc54\">\n                The grid connection proposal talks about overhead wires. 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The overhead lines are expected to be steel towers which are designed for longevity and design efficiency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553ddc54\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553ddc54\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553dde05\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553dde05\">\n                Will there be a fund set up within OnPath or another entity to ensure that there will be appropriate funding to remove the turbines, foundations and restore the site to the existing condition (or improved environment)?\u202f         <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69e36553dde05\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>OnPath Energy will enter an agreement with the local authority to ensure that the site, when decommissioned will be returned as close as practical to the current ground conditions at the end of its working life cycle. This fund will cover the removal of the turbines, foundations and infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <button \n        class=\"d-block btn btn-primary no-animation p-3 align-middle m-0 border-0 ratio ratio-1x1 collapsed\"\n        type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n        data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553dde05\" \n        aria-expanded=\"false\" \n        aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553dde05\">\n        <i class=\"icon-caret-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mb-3 border-0 bg-transparent d-flex gap-1\" id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"text-bg-white rounded flex-grow-1 text-left\">\n        <button \n            class=\"accordion-header accordion-button collapsed border-0 bg-transparent m-0 heading-h5 px-lg-5 py-lg-4 p-3\" \n            type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \n            data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69e36553ddfae\" \n            aria-expanded=\"false\" \n            aria-controls=\"collapse-69e36553ddfae\">\n                Don\u2019t we have enough wind turbines around Ayrshire already?         <\/button>\n        <div id=\"collapse-69e36553ddfae\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-body px-5 pt-1\">\n                \n\n<p>Scotland has an excellent wind profile and onshore wind represents one of the best natural resources we have. 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