The Scottish Government is currently carrying out public consultation in relation to Marine Planning, Marine Protected Areas and the future of Marine Renewables. This consultation will close on 13th November 2013.
Of particular interest to Dumfries and Galloway region is the inclusion of proposals for two offshore wind farms, at Luce Bay and for the Robin Rigg extension (the Robin Rigg extension was removed from previous plans but has now been included again). There are also proposals for a tidal energy scheme at Luce Bay.
These schemes are included within the “Sectoral Marine Plans for Offshore Wind, Wave and Tidal Energy in Scottish Waters Consultation Draft” available to view on the Scottish Government website .
As part of the consultation the Scottish Government is holding a number of public events throughout the region:
Tuesday 3rd September The Ryan Leisure Centre, Stranraer 1pm-8pm Marine Scotland Event Open Door Drop-in Session: 1pm – 5pm Presentation/Q&A: 6pm-8pm NH Marine Protected Area drop-in: 1pm-8pm
Wednesday 4th September Maxwell Hall, Port William 1pm-8pm Marine Scotland Event Open Door Drop-in Session: 1pm – 5pm Presentation/Q&A: 6pm-8pm
Thursday 5th September Town Hall, Kirkcudbright 1pm-8pm Marine Scotland Event Open Door Drop-in Session: 1pm – 5pm Presentation/Q&A: 6pm-8pm JNCC Marine Protected Area drop-in: 1pm-8pm
Tuesday 10 th September Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries 1pm-8pm Marine Scotland Event Open Door Drop-in Session: 1pm – 5pm Presentation/Q&A: 6pm-8pm
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Press release, August 22, 2013; Image: E.ON