Welcome to our document library where you will find all public documents relating to our project. This will include public surveys, environmental and socio-economic reports, and general information about MachairWind.
Notice is hereby given of forthcoming statutory pre-application consultation by MachairWind Ltd relating to the proposed development of offshore works and licensable marine activities associated with MachairWind Offshore Windfarm.
MachairWind intends to hold two periods of pre-application consultation during 2025. The first consultation period will take place over 6 weeks, from Monday 26th May to Sunday 6th July 2025.
To find out what we’ve been up to the last few months, read our leaflet to keep up to date with ongoing studies, the latest project news, and dates for your diaries.
This Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping Report relates to the Project’s Windfarm Development Area (WDA), located to the northwest of Islay. Scoping is an important early step in the preparation of an EIA, as it involves outlining the topics will be assessed within the EIA, the assessment methodology will be used, and the information will be used to inform the assessment. The Scoping Report covers a range of technical topics of relevance to the offshore site, including but not limited to offshore ornithology, marine mammals, commercial fisheries, socio-economics, and seascape, landscape and visual impact. To download the report quickly, please download the 'compressed' version.
View the WDA Scoping Request and Opinion.
MachairWind Windfarm Development Area Scoping Report Appendices
These documents should be read in conjuction with the MachairWind Windfarm Development Area Scoping Report.
This Habitats Regulations Appraisal Screening Report presents information to support screening for likely significant effects from the windfarm development area infrastructure and proposed activities, addressing the screening stage by providing information to enable screening of potential likely significant effects on European or Ramsar sites.
We are eager to hear from you. By taking part in this 5-minute survey, you can have your say on the MachairWind Offshore Windfarm. To return this survey, either print and post or scan and email; return details are on the front page. Alternatively, you can complete this survey online. Please complete this survey by Friday 30th August 2024.
To find out what we’ve been up to the last few months, read our leaflet to keep up to date with ongoing studies, the latest project news, and dates for your diaries.
This BiGGAR Economics report is an early stages study into the potential benefits and opportunities for communities and supply chain businesses around eight locations that could be considered for the project. The report considers any potential impacts of using the different locations for the construction period to build the windfarm and/or the lifespan of its operations. Further evidence-based studies are required to take account of emerging policies and to investigate technical capabilities, which will help determine the location of construction and operations and maintenance facilities for MachairWind.