The construction of a typical Wind Prospect wind farm is completed within 6 to 12 months. Once the site and foundations are prepared, erection of each turbine usually only takes one day.

Prior to construction a number of works are undertaken including:

• excavation of trial pits for geotechnical and archaeological investigations
• construction of site access points
• the careful stripping and storage of soils for re-use

Construction may be scheduled to avoid wildlife breeding seasons as appropriate.

Construction traffic

Noise from the construction phase is very slight and no special mitigation measures other than good site management practice are required.

Health & safety

Turbines are fully tried and tested and the site would comply with all relevant safety regulations. Wind Prospect has an excellent record of health & safety during construction.

Turbine foundations at Wharrells Hill Wind farm in Cumbria (2007)

Turbines being erected at Walkway Wind farm in County Durham (2008)