A 91m-high meteorological mast will be built on moorland north of Manchester later this month as part of a controversial wind farm scheme.

It marks a huge step forward in the development of Scout Moor II, which is expected to be England’s largest onshore wind farm.

The overall project, tabled by Cubico Sustainable Investments, would see 17 new wind turbines, up to 180m tall, built on the peatland between Rochdale , Edenfield and Rawtenstall.

The meteorological mast, which was approved by Rossendale Borough Council on June 24, will collect detailed wind and weather data.

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This information will play a vital role in shaping the final design of the wind farm, ac

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