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Pro Wind's Plans are in Province's Hands

Thursday, 25 April 2013 10:55

Public Consultations are now over when it comes to a proposed wind farm in Norwich Township. Last night was the final open house for Pro Wind, which is looking to install 10 turbines along Gunn's Hill Road. Project Developer with Pro Wind, Juan Anderson says now that the public meetings have wrapped, they will be submitting their renewable energy approval materials to the Ministry of the Environment. "Some of the new things we're happy to announce, we've been able to reduce the sound levels again from the turbines. This is the second time we've been able to do that...to minimize impacts. We're also quite pleased to be open the possibility for co-operative ownership of part of the project." Anderson says they continue to work in good faith with the Township of Norwich planning staff even though he finds it disappointing they have public stated they are "not a willing host" for the project. Curries Resident Keith McKay says he is completely opposed to the project and claims the only local residents in favour are those who will benefit financially. "The rest are going to lose at least 25% value on our property. We've talked to Pro Wind about this...they guarantee us there will not be property loss, but they will not put it in writing, they will not back that fact up." Pro Wind's Anderson says the power of approval is now in the hands of the province. Norwich Township has written a letter to the Premier, saying they don't want the turbines erected in their township. Depending on final approvals, construction could begin in the first quarter of 2014 at the earliest.

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