Build Scotland Construction Directory
Time and date
CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Share this page
Construction News
08/10/2012

Trump Launches New Windfarm Attack

US billionaire Donald Trump has launched a fresh attack on the decision to build windfarms off the coast of his new Aberdeenshire golf course.

He said the new course and adjoining hotel would only fulfill its planned July opening if the wind farm development plan was rejected.

The £230m renewable-energy project is a joint venture by Vattenfall, Technip and Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (Areg).

Many organisations, such as Scottish Natural Heritage and RSPB Scotland, had initially opposed the windfarm plans, but have now dropped their opposition.

But Donald Trump is continuing in his criticism of the windfarm and those who are in favour of it.

-- Advertisement --
NorthernAsbestosServicesLtd

He said the name of the RSPB "should be changed to RSKB - Royal Society for the Killing of Birds, to reflect their pro wind turbine position."

Mr Trump claims the turbines would spoil the sea views for golfers on his new course at Menie.

He said in a statement: "The golf course I have built is already considered, perhaps, the best in the world.

"The hotel I am planning would likewise be far superior to any hotel in Scotland, England, Ireland and, hopefully, anywhere in Europe. Definitively, we will not build our hotel until this application is rejected."

A spokesman for the RSPB said: "Any individual is entitled to their opinion on the work of RSPB. Trump International is a very successful business organisation dedicated to maximising its financial returns.

"We assess each planning application on its own merits. During this time we set out our concerns fully and asked the developer to examine them in detail.

"This resulted in a considerable reduction in the number of turbines and a change in the layout."

(IT/GK)

Latest Construction News

25/04/2024

GRAHAM has been appointed to the Scottish Government's four year Public Works Framework. The framework is divided into three lots: general civil engineering works (total value £120m), structural civil engineering works (total value £80m), and all civil engineering works (£400m), with GRAHAM named ...
25/04/2024

A pioneering floating offshore wind project, Green Volt, a joint venture by leading developers Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn, has been granted offshore planning approval. With onshore consent announced earlier this month, Green Volt has now received all its planning approvals and remains on track ...
25/04/2024

Aberdeenshire Council has announced a Meet the Buyers event for local trades and businesses to explore the potential to bid for contracts as part of the Macduff Marine Aquarium development. The evening session on Thursday, May 16 from 5.30-8pm will be hosted in the aquarium's auditorium by the ...
25/04/2024

The City of Glasgow College and the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) have hosted the Scottish round of a nationwide challenge for painting and decorating apprentices. A record-breaking 24 apprentices took part in the regional round of PDA's Apprentice of the Year competition at the ...
25/04/2024

The new NESS Energy from Waste facility has been officially opened today, with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, and Moray Councils. Speaking at the event, Aberdeen City Council Co-leader Councillor Ian Yuill said: "I am pleased the energy from waste plant is now ...
25/04/2024

Dundee City Council has issued a call for input to help shape the future of building development across the region. Due to be published in 2028, the Local Development Plan (LDP) will set out the land use strategy to guide future development of land and buildings. The first stage of this new LDP ...
25/04/2024

Fife Council has announced that its new Property Flood Resilience Grant (PFRG) scheme is now open for applications. The scheme provides £500,000 of support for private homes and businesses across Fife that may be affected by flooding, with grants of up to £5,000 available per property. The grants ...
25/04/2024

Glasgow City Council (GCC) has unveiled a refreshed Air Quality Action Plan, designed to reduce levels of air pollution across the city. The Action Plan updates the actions the council will take over the next five years to minimise emissions from road traffic which are the main source of the ...
25/04/2024

SP Energy Networks has announced its participation in this year's All-Energy, the UK's largest low carbon energy and full supply chain renewables event. Taking place at SEC, Glasgow on 15-16 May 2024, SP will showcase a number of its supply chain colleagues who are speaking at the event and ...
25/04/2024

Scotland's Bravest Manufacturing Company, an Erskine-based business that provides jobs for veterans, has been awarded a place on a multi-million pound framework that will help Scotland's councils source road signs. The four-year Scotland Excel framework for the supply and delivery of road signage ...
RBT Underfloor LimitedMorris & Spottiswood LtdMaterials Market LtdToner Damp Proofing SuppliesNo HydroBurnside Plant Hire LtdKattrak International Hidromek SalesRBT Underfloor LimitedScotdeck LtdThe Big Block Co Ltd
Terms and Conditions
2024/04/26 05:08:39