Scottish Borders Council

THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 1999

Proposed wind farm, land at

Minchmoor, Eilibank, Traquair Forest, Innerleithen

Notice is hereby given that an environmental statement has been submitted to Scottish Borders Council byAMEC Project Investments Limited, relating to the planning application in respect of permission for a wind farm comprising fourteen wind turbines, wind monitoring mast, connection building, site access roads and temporary site compounds.

A copy of the environmental statement and the associated planning application may be inspected between the hours of 8.45am and 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.45am and 3.30pm on Friday at:

 Economic Development and Environmental Planning, Scottish Borders Council, Area Planning Office, Rosetta Road, Peebles

 and at

 Economic Development and Environmental Planning, Scottish Borders Council, Area Planning Office, Lawyers Brae, GalashieIs

 and at Innerleithen and Galashiels libraries during normal opening hours.

The period available for inspection is 28 days from the date of publication of this notice. Copies of the environmental statement may be purchased at a cost of £100 per paper copy and £30 per compact disc fromAMEC Projcct Investments Limited, Bridge End, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 4NU

Tel: 01434 011300

Any representation should be made in writing to the Head of Development Control, Economic Development and Environmental Planning, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells and should be received within the period referred to above.

Brian Frater, Head of Development Control