Agricultural development

Project scope

works relating to the Turbine Delivery Route for the consented Knockroe Wind Farm (ACP Ref: 315176). The works will take place in the townlands of Ballagroge, Ballycullin, Ballyduggan, Ballyhomuck, Ballywalter, Cappaghmore, Cappoge, Grangemockler, Gurteen (Bryan), Kilburry East, Kilburry West, Kilnagranagh, Kilvemnon, Mullinoly and Ninemilehouse, County Tipperary. The proposed development will consist of temporary road widening works, the construction of temporary sections of stoned tracks and other associated accommodation works at the locations noted below. The works consist of: - Temporary works within GAA grounds adjacent to the R692 road in the townland of Kilburry West to include; temporary removal of a section of the boundary wall and entrance gates; temporary removal of block walls within GAA grounds; temporary removal of scoreboard; pitch grass to be covered with protective Aluminium Trackway mats. All temporary works to be reinstated to their existing condition including reinstatement of existing boundary arrangements and treatments following delivery of turbine components. - Tree trimming at Ballycullin Bridge on the R692 road in the townland of Ballycullin. - Temporary widening of section of the R692 road in the townland of Kilvemnon. Works to include construction of temporary section of stoned track; and temporary removal of hedging. All temporary works to be reinstated to their existing condition, including reinstatement of hedging following delivery of turbine components. - Construction of a temporary section of stoned track at the R690 - R692 road junction in the townland of Mullinoly. Works to include removal of boundary wall sections and installation of temporary access gates; and hedge trimming. All temporary works to be reinstated to their existing condition, including reinstatement of boundary wall following delivery of turbine components. - Construction of a temporary section of stoned track at the R690 road in the townland of Kilvemnon. Works to include trimming and removal of hedges and trees and removal of a section of wall along the field boundary and installation of temporary access gates. All temporary works to be reinstated to their existing condition, including reinstatement of hedging following delivery of turbine components. - Temporary section of road widening at the N76 - R690 junction in the townland of Ninemilehouse. Works to include temporary removal of a section of wooden post and rail fencing and crash ba