| Michelin has said the installation of the wind turbines will not only increase the competitiveness of what is now the company’s only car tyre production facility in the UK, but also cut thousands of tonnes of carbon emissions each year through the use of a low-cost renewable energy source.
The French-owned company met with some stiff opposition to its proposal for Dundee, but the plan was given the go-ahead by the council in January, despite objections from residents and the Ministry of Defence.
The MoD’s concern centred on the possible impact on radar signals of the 340-feet wind turbines, but the Ministry now appears to be reassured following talks with Michelin over the fitting of transponders to each of the three wind turbines to be sited at the near 100-acre Baldovie facility.
In a statement today, Michelin said that since the council committee meeting in January at which the wind turbines plan was approved, the company has worked with the planning department to further clarify the conditions agreed in relation to the application.
“The planners are very pleased with our approach and work is ongoing,” the statement continued.
“A significant event has been the withdrawal of the objection by the Ministry of Defence.
“Work has also started on identifying potential providers for the supply and installation of the turbines and the other associated equipment.
“In the meantime the wind survey continues and is likely to do so for some months to come.”
The Michelin factory in Dundee was first opened in the early 1970s and currently employs almost 1000 personnel. |
