The townlands of Bishopstown Bridgetown Ballyhest and Ballyneal., Co. Waterford, Ireland
Development of a 141-hectare solar farm in County Waterford.
2360081 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 7 March 2023
- Reference
- 2360081
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 7 March 2023
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for a major solar farm development spanning 141 hectares. The project will feature ground-mounted photovoltaic panels, 28 single-storey inverter stations, security fencing, CCTV cameras, and temporary construction compounds.
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Official record
Development description
A solar farm on a total site area of 141 hectares (ha), consisting of photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames with associated cabling and ducting; 28 no. Single storey inverter stations; perimeter fencing; permeable gravel access track; 49 no. Onsite pole mounted cctv cameras; 4 no. New site accesses; 4 no. Security gates; 3 no. Temporary construction compound/material storage area; 3 no. Temporary construction stage wheelwash systems (with overhead settlement tank); 6 no. Temporary storage containers and all associated ancillary development services and works.
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- Application received7 March 2023
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