Hamilton Spectator
Thursday 5/4/2007 Page: 18
THE developer of the Oaklands Hill wind farm has urged Glenthompson and district residents to register for employment during construction of the facility. The developers, Investec Bank and Windlab Systems. expect more than 60 jobs to he created during the 12-18 month design and construction phase.
The joint venture spokesman, Mark Headland, urged anyone with skills that might he useful during the construction phase such as with earthmoving equipment and gravel to register with the company at enquiries@oaklandshillwindfarm.com.au.
"The names and skill base will be included in a database provided to the company that will eventually be selected to design and construct the wind farm." He said the $180 million wind farm, incorporating 43 turbines, would cut carbon dioxide emissions by 364,000 tonnes annually.
The developers hope construction of the turbines will begin in 2008 and the wind farm commissioned in the first quarter of 2009.
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