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Hydrology & HydrogeologyTHE HYDROLOGY AND HYDROGEOLOGY ASSESSMENT EXAMINES ANY POTENTIAL IMPACTS RESULTING FROM THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE WIND FARM ON SURFACE WATERCOURSES, DRAINAGE SYSTEMS AND GROUNDWATER FLOWING THROUGH THE SITE.The majority of the site lies within the headwaters of the Cushnie Burn sub-catchment, which drains eastwards from the wind farm site towards the River Don. No turbines will be placed within a 50m buffer of these watercourses to prevent any potential impacts on water quality during construction. No new watercourse crossings will be required as part of the development, and all new access tracks will be located at least 50m from watercourses. A number of private water supplies are present in the area surrounding the wind farm development. The location and type of each supply has been identified by a hydrologist, in order that any potential effect of construction activity on water supplies can be mitigated against. The River Dee and its tributaries, south of the wind farm development, have been designated as an SAC for their Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) and otter (Lutra lutra) populations. The Glasschill Burn collects runoff from the southern slopes of Pressendye and drains towards the River Dee. The EIA will therefore fully explore any potential impacts on this watercourse and its designated species. |
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