Collett & Sons has started delivering the first new turbine components to repower Ovenden Moor Wind Farm in Halifax.

The blades and other sections are being transported with the support of a police escort, which due to the size of the vehicles need to be carefully navigated through Wainstalls in order to reach their destination.

The components will continue to be delivered at weekends throughout the summer months during periods of low traffic levels in the early mornings and late evenings.

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Nick Taylor, Senior Stakeholder Executive at E.ON, said: "Turbine technology has come a long way in recent years and once complete, the new nine turbines will be able to produce twice as much power as the original 23 turbines.

"Over the next couple of months, we’ll be delivering the new turbines to site, these are transported in sections and one turbine will be delivered each weekend, five of which have already arrived at site ready for construction. The size of the components means transportation is somewhat challenging, particularly through the streets of Wainstalls, however Collett's highly skilled drivers and Police escort will ensure safe passage and delivery to site."

Ovenden Moor is owned by Yorkshire Windpower Ltd, a joint venture between E.ON and Energy Power Resources Ltd.

(CD/MH)