Principal contractor Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has completed its first big concrete pour at the Windy Standard III wind farm in southwest Scotland.
The multi-million-pound scheme in Dumfries & Galloway will have 20 turbines capable of generating 87.6 MW for developer Fred Olsen Renewables.
The North Wales-headquartered contractor completed the 400 cubic metre pour for the first turbine鈥檚 foundations in approximately nine hours by using two on-site concrete batching plants to streamline programme delivery.
Jones Bros project manager Elliot Bidmead said: 鈥淩eaching and completing the first foundation pour is always a significant milestone on our wind farm developments. It is the culmination of weeks of tireless work by our highly skilled and well-organised team, which is already focused on making further progress in the forthcoming weeks and months.鈥�
The pouring of concrete for turbine foundations followed on from completion of ground investigation, access track construction, and associated crane hardstand construction, to allow for turbine delivery and erection.
The Jones Bros team of 47 is now undertaking remaining foundation construction, construction of the control building and cabling works, ahead of turbine delivery starting in April 2026.
First power generation from the wind farm is expected in winter 2026.
Jones Bros contracts director Garod Evans said: 鈥淚t鈥檚 a key landmark in the delivery of what is another sizeable renewable energy scheme in Scotland. We have recently reached a similar stage on another wind farm in the country, while we are working on a number of other live projects. It鈥檚 a portfolio that showcases the talented team we have at our disposal.鈥�
Eirik Brandsdal, project manager at Fred Olsen Renewables, added: 鈥淭his is a major milestone for Windy Standard III. The Jones Bros team has worked tirelessly and with precision to reach this point, and we鈥檙e thrilled with the pace and professionalism they鈥檝e brought to the project. Their efficient delivery is helping us stay firmly on track for first power in 2026.鈥�
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