SSE Renewables has reached a voluntary land agreement for the underground cable route for its 1075MW Seagreen offshore wind project.
The agreement, with Angus Council, Carnoustie Golf Links Management Committee (CGLMC) and other landowners, will allow the development of the underground cable route to Tealing substation.
Seagreen project director John Hill said: “We’re delighted to have reached this agreement as we are very conscious of the importance of Carnoustie Golf Links to the Angus economy.
“We’re very grateful to the Carnoustie Golf Links Management Committee and Angus Council for their constructive approach to these discussions and we look forward to continuing to work collaboratively with them in the future.
“Seagreen will provide Scotland, and the wider UK, with critical green infrastructure.”
He added: “This agreement is a further step forward in progressing what will become Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm, helping to meet Scotland’s net zero targets and tackle climate change, while also protecting Carnoustie’s place as a world leading golf destination and host for major championship golf.”
SSE Renewables said it will provide full information online of the planned cable installation programme once the detail has been finalised and will advertise the location and availability of the information in due course.
Seagreen, which is subject to a final investment decision, is located 27km off the coast of Angus and will be Scotland’s single largest renewable energy generator when operational.