Friday 7 March 2008

Wind power stirs debate

Bega District News
Friday 29/2/2008 Page: 11

ISSUES of noise emanating from small wind powered electricity generators prompted extended debate at last week's Bega Valley Shire Council meeting. The debate followed a recommendation from the Planning and Environment Committee that an application to install a small wind turbine in a residential area be approved subject to compliance with a number of conditions.

In general council supported the application but in foreshadowing a motion Cr Janette Neilson said approval should be delayed to allow council time to develop an overall policy on wind power. Cr Keith Hughes said approval should not be deferred simply to allow council time to develop a policy. The foreshadowed motion by Cr Neilson was passed on the casting vote of the mayor Tony Allen.

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