Inverness-shire - Environmental Impact Assessment

ARDERSIER PORT LIMITED

MARINE (SCOTLAND) ACT 2010

THE MARINE WORKS (ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT) (SCOTLAND)REGULATIONS 2017

Further to the notice that Ardersier Port Limited, registered under company registration 03700403 at Level 4 Dashwood House, 69 Old Broad Street, London, United Kingdom, EC2M IQS has applied to the Scottish Ministers for marine licences under section 20 of the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 to construct, alter or improve works, carry out any form of dredging and deposit any substance or object for port infrastructure improvement works to facilitate the assembly of offshore wind turbine generators.
A marine licence is also sought to construct the wind turbine generators. These activities are to take place at Ardersier Port, Nairn, with a total area of approximately 0.4 km2 (central latitude and longitude co-ordinates):

These proposed works are subject to Environmental Impact Assessment (“EIA”) under the above EIA Regulations.

Notice is hereby given that the Ardersier Port Limited has submitted additional information relative to the above EIA application to the Scottish Ministers. This includes information relating to potential effects from prop-wash scour and dredge slope stability, and the impact on commercial fisheries.

Copies of the additional information are available for public inspection in person, free of charge, at: Ardersier Library, Station Road, Ardersier, IV2 &SU, open 12-17 Monday, closed Tuesday, 10-13 Wednesday, closed Thursday, 12-17 Friday, 10-13 Saturday and closed Sunday.

The additional information can also be viewed online at https://marine.gov.scot/?q=node/27525 and
https://www.haventus.com/port-page/ardersier-energy-transition-facility/#marineinformation. Copies of the additional information can also be obtained from Ardersier Port Limited, (tel: +44 (0)1667 656000) at a charge of £1,000 hard copy and £25 on USB stick (including post and packaging).

Any representations should be made in writing to the Scottish Ministers by email to: MD.MarineLicensing@gov.scot or by post to Marine Directorate - Licensing Operations Team, The Scottish Government, 375 Victoria Road, Aberdeen, AB11 9DB, identifying the proposed works and specifying grounds for the representation, not later than 6 December 2026. The Scottish Ministers may however consider representations received after this date. Representations should be dated and should clearly state the name (in block capitals) and the email or postal address of those making the representation.

Any subsequent submission of additional information by Ardersier Port Limited to the Scottish Ministers will be publicised in a similar manner to this, including publication on the above websites and in a further public notice. Representations relative to such information should be made on the same basis as detailed above.

Having considered the application/s and the above legislation together with any representations received, the Scottish Ministers may:-
• grant marine licences with or without conditions attached; or
• refuse the applications.

All previous representations received in relation to these works will be considered.

Fair Processing Notice
Marine Directorate - Licensing Operations Team (“MD-LOT”) determines applications for marine licences under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010. During the consultation process any person having an interest in the outcome of the application may make a representation to MD-LOT. The representation may contain personal information, for example a name or address. This representation will only be used for the purpose of determining an application and will be stored securely in the Scottish Government’s official corporate record. Representations will be shared with the applicant and/or agent acting on behalf of the applicant, any people or organisations that we consult in relation to the application and, where necessary, be published online, however personal information will be removed before sharing or publishing.

A full privacy notice can be found at: https://www.gov.scot/publications/marine-licensing-and-
consenting-privacy-notice/. If you are unable to access this, or you have any queries or concerns about

how your personal information will be handled, contact MD-LOT at: MD.MarineLicensing@gov.scot or Marine Directorate – Licensing Operations Team, Scottish Government, 375 Victoria Road, Aberdeen, AB11 9DB.