Consultation has been launched for a Mega sized Solar farm in High Blantyre, on land east of East Kilbride, the array being almost as large as HALF OF BLANTYRE itself.
The proposals would mean the loss of countryside equivalent to over 117 acres with the building of a whopping 115,000 solar panels on fields at Auchentibber and Calderside, which unfortunately would build over several historic sites of interest. Despite statements by the developer, there would be considerable loss of amenity in both Blantyre and East Kilbride with the array seen from many places.
Public consultation seeks to gather viewpoints for the massive site the size of 164 football pitches, which stretches on the upper fields just off Sydes Brae, on the Blantyre side of the Rotten Calder River right down to the EK Expressway. Environmental considerations would need to be fully considered.
The proposals, which haven’t reached planning stage yet, are being considered by Advance Grid Solutions with a live online event regarding the proposal is to be hosted from 4pm to 7pm on Wednesday, 23rd April 2025.
For more information see the agent’s page https://www.sustainability-unlimited.com/consultations/Calderside/
We’re considering our options regarding this consultation and interested to make sure we’re aligned with the majority of our readers. We’ll be posting about these proposals. Have your say.
