Their letter against the proposal is just one of 108 that have been submitted to Aberdeen City Council. Flexion Energy UK Storage wants to create the 40MW development on land at Newton of Pitfodels. The proposed 1.
9 hectare site is located near the Countesswells Playing Fields, which provide outdoor sports space for pupils all year round. But, school bosses have lodged their opposition to the plan over safety fears for youngsters. They argued that a fire at the storage site could put the playing fields at risk from “potentially toxic vapour, fumes, or smoke”.
The location of a cable connecting the proposed battery storage site to Craigiebuckler Substation was also a concern. It is believed that an underground connection would be placed along Countesswells Road, which runs along the top of the playing fields. School chiefs fear this will impact the use of the playing fields during construction and in the event of any potential incidents.
Dr Wendy Ratcliffe lives near the site, which she claims is “entirely inappropriate” for the proposed development. She said that a “major” concern for her is the dangers and risks to residents and users of the playing fields, footpaths, Hazelhead Park, and businesses nearby. Dr Ratcliffe added: “Storage battery plants have been known to be associated with accidents involving major fires which are very difficult to extinguish and release of lithium related toxic gases.
“Were this to happen, surrounding woodlands would be highly .
