Project number: 20.8.01.23-0011
Start and end of the project: 17.11.2023-31.12.2025
Measure: Empowering local authorities to make green investments
Sector(s) to which the project contributes: regional development
Implementing Entity: National Support Services Centre
Project summary: With the support of the grant, the municipality of Valga will be able to carry out a meaningful and dynamic preparation of a special plan and the accompanying strategic environmental impact assessment to determine whether and under what conditions wind farms can be developed in Valga municipality. The planning will identify possible sites for the construction of wind farms and the infrastructure needed to serve them. A professional team will be assembled to prepare the plan, carry out the environmental impact assessment and organise the procedure.
Project objective and outcome: the aim is to reach the design and construction phase of the wind turbines in early 2026. The project will result in the adoption of a municipal specific plan.
Project budget: total eligible costs €123 300, project grant (100%) €123 300.
Project funding: European Union Next Generation EU funds
Staff in Valga municipality dealing with the project: Lenna Hingla, Senior Planning Specialist, e-mail. lenna.hingla@valga.ee
