Opinions sought about wind farm

Warrnambool Standard
Saturday 24/2/2007 Page: 18

Moyne Shire is asking for the community's opinion on a 69-turbine wind farm proposed near Port Fairy before it makes a submission to the Victorian Government about the project.

Gamesa Energy Australia and TME's 136-megawatt project needs approval from Planning Minister Justin Madden due to its size and position. The wind farm on freehold farming land is bounded by the Hamilton-Port Fairy Road, Fingerboard Road and the Shaw River.

Moyne Shire's development approval manager Russell Guest yesterday said council had opened the community consultation process about the project before forming a submission to send to the minister. He said information including maps and brochures on the project were available at the council's Port Fairy office.

People can make submissions to council until March 5 and a hearing before councillors is set to be held at the Port Fairy Yacht Club on March 13.