5 JUNE 2014:
RES TO TAKE DOWN TEST MAST AT JACK'S LANE WIND FARM

The removal of one of two power performance masts that have been in place for the past three months at Jack’s Lane Wind Farm is due to begin on Monday 9 June 2014.

The mast, located in the same position as one of the turbines which will be built later this year, has been collecting data, together with a second mast on site, to enable RES to monitor the performance of Jacks Lane Wind Farm once it is operational. Having collected initial data, the mast is no longer required; however the second mast will be retained in order to monitor the performance of the wind farm for 12 months after it is completed.

Gary Scrowther, RES’ Site Construction Manager, explains: 
“The power performance masts have done an excellent job of collecting data to ensure that when the time comes, our Operations team can check the turbines are generating as expected. Work to dismantle the first mast will take approximately 2-3 days with mast sections taken down on site and removed in standard sized lorries so that there is no disruption on local roads.”