Also, a feed barge will be permanently moored to the south of the pen group.
Cooke Scotland
Cooke Scotland has received approval from the Shetland Islands Council for its application to develop a new salmon farming site located off Vementry, Shetland.
Throughout the application and assessment process, the company engaged with regulators, local communities, industry stakeholders, and environmental specialists. Open and constructive dialogue helped ensure that the project met all the requirements and standards expected of an initiative of this scale.
"We appreciate the careful consideration given to the application throughout the regulatory process, and we are excited to move forward with the project. The approval of this development reflects years of planning, environmental assessment, and engagement with local stakeholders," said Shetland Regional Manager at Cooke Scotland, David Brown.
The project consists of ten 120-metre circumference pens, with a proposed maximum biomass of 1,350 tonnes. Four full-time, year-round positions will be created to support the farm operation.
In addition, a feed barge will be permanently moored to the south of the pen group. The project is expected to benefit local businesses and encourage further investment in island communities.
"Our Vementry site will not only increase the capacity to meet growing consumer demand for salmon but will also provide new employment and training opportunities as well as investment in Shetland's infrastructure and services, while supporting local suppliers and contractors," Brown concluded.
Cooke Scotland is also progressing a Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) project in Cairndow, Argyll, backed by an investment of more than GBP 20 million. It represents the company's largest single capital investment project to date.
