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29th October 2024

Locogen provides PMO and ECoW support to Fred. Olsen Renewables at Crystal Rig IV 

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Locogen’s Planning & Environmental Team are delighted to have been appointed by Fred. Olsen Renewables as Planning Monitoring Officer (PMO) and Environmental Clerk of Works (ECoW) for their 11-turbine extension at Crystal Rig Wind Farm located approximately 11km south of Dunbar in East Lothian and 16.5km north-west of Duns, within the Scottish Borders.

The Crystal Rig IV Wind Farm received consent from the Scottish Ministers in March 2021 and construction work commenced in late July 2024. This is the fourth phase of the Crystal Rig Wind Farm, with the original Crystal Rig turbines consented in 2003.

Locogen will work collaboratively with Fred. Olsen Renewables, the Local Planning Authorities in both Scottish Borders and East Lothian Council, and the appointed Balance of Plant Contractor RJ Mcleod throughout the construction phase to monitor compliance with planning conditions and ecological and hydrological commitments.

Kevin Burns, Project Manager at Fred. Olsen Renewables, commented:

“We are really pleased to utilise the services of Locogen. Across our portfolio we always seek to employ the services of local specialists during the development, construction and operational of all our projects.”

“Ensuring our projects conform to environmental good practice is extremely important to us, and we look forward to working alongside Locogen to ensure compliance throughout the construction phase of Crystal Rig IV.” This work reflects Locogen’s ongoing expansion into planning and environmental services with live projects across the length and breadth of the United Kingdom.

Jack Bell, Locogen – Head of Ecology & Environmental Compliance, reflected: 

“We are extremely proud to have been appointed to provide both PMO & ECoW services on the Crystal Rig IV Wind Farm. Locogen’s compliance package for renewables construction projects provides our clients with a tailored, proactive and integrated approach to environmental and planning monitoring, giving added value to developers & local planning authorities alike.”

Locogen has an excellent working relationship with Fred. Olsen Renewables, and we are currently providing support across their portfolio of projects at all development stages. We look forward to expanding this relationship further by helping to deliver this next round of the iconic Crystal Rig Wind Farm.”

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