Minister gives the nod

Colac Herald
Wednesday 28/2/2007 Page: 6

The Federal Government has given the go ahead for a wind farm near Port Campbell. Environment Minister Malcolm Turnbull has cleared the way for a planning application with Corangamite Shire Council. Mr Turnbull said the windfarm would not impact on matters of national environment significance.

Acciona Energy's Newfield project manager Julien Gaschignard said environmental work started in May 2006. "Studies and surveys of flora and fauna, including native vegetation, birds and bats have now been completed," he said.

The consultants identified orangebellied parrot habitat in the area. Acciona Energy will lodge a planning application with Corangamite Shire Council next month.