05/01/2015
Co Tyrone Wind Farm Remains Closed
A wind farm in Co Tyrone is to remain closed until an investigation is carried out at the site, it is understood.
On Friday evening, a 100-metre high turbine collapsed on the site near Fintona. Winds were light at the time.
It has now been reported that an investigation is to be carried out at Screggagh Windfarm Ltd, to ensure the remaining seven wind turbines are safe to operate. The wind farm will remain closed until the investigation is completed.
Debris from the turbine was scattered over a large area after its collapse, but it is understood it was all contained within the site. No personnel were on site when the structure buckled, and no-one was injured.
The turbine was one of eight commissioned for the wind farm in April 2011.
(JP/CD)
On Friday evening, a 100-metre high turbine collapsed on the site near Fintona. Winds were light at the time.
It has now been reported that an investigation is to be carried out at Screggagh Windfarm Ltd, to ensure the remaining seven wind turbines are safe to operate. The wind farm will remain closed until the investigation is completed.
Debris from the turbine was scattered over a large area after its collapse, but it is understood it was all contained within the site. No personnel were on site when the structure buckled, and no-one was injured.
The turbine was one of eight commissioned for the wind farm in April 2011.
(JP/CD)
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