Portland Observer
Friday 25/1/2008 Page: 1
THE third stage of Pacific Hydro's Portland Wind Energy Project has received State Government approval. The Cape Nelson South Wind Energy Facility will include 22 wind turbines that will generate 44 megawatts of power, according to Acting Planning Minister Peter Batchelor. The wind farm will be at Cape Nelson Rd, on both sides of Cape Nelson Rd. Mr Batchelor described the PWEP as "Australia's largest wind farm development," saying the Yambuk and Cape Bridgewater farms formed the first two stages of the program.
The four-stage project is expected to generate up to 195MW of power and cost $330 million to build. "Pacific Hydro undertook a comprehensive Environmental Effects Statement process which included extensive public consultation and assessment of the project's environmental, economic and social benefits," he said. Planning Minister Justin Madden formally signed off on the approval, according to the State Government.
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