lettertoeditor_armexpress_24july2012
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24 July 2012
Stephen Jeffrey
Journalist
The Armidale Express
Dear Stephen
LETTERTHE EDITOR
Dear Stephen
The New England Wind community group would like to thank Liz Roan for raising her
concerns about the consultative process undertaken by New England Wind in
Wednesdays letters page.
We have made a considerable effort to engage the community on this project over the
past two and a half years (probably more than any other energy project in the States
history given that we are still years away from formally applying to develop the project).
This has included several advertised open community forums across New England, andmany hours of individual consultation. Our latest effort to publicise the project has
resulted in the article published by the Armidale Express (and coverage in other media).
While the response from Liz Roan has highlighted that there may have been some gaps
in our individual consultation up till now, we are grateful that this has been brought to
our attention so early in the project.
We see this as a valuable opportunity to highlight a few important facts about this
project:
New England Wind is currently led by a small group of dedicated volunteers, who
are passionate about creating this project with the community; to create jobs,
reduce energy costs, and help the environment.
The project is in its very early stage, and although the Herbert Park site is currently
nominated as the preferred site, it will require at least a year of wind monitoring,
followed by a range of community and environmental impact studies and a
development application before it is considered viable. Community engagement
and consultation will be continued through this whole process.
Many details of the project have not been decided at this stage, and may not be
for some time (even the preferred site was decided only very recently).
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PO Box 991 ARMIDALE NSW 2350 | ABN 26 150 552 962
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While there has been great support from this community to date, we certainly recognise
that some people may not have much information about wind energy, and thus may be
legitimately concerned about its impact. It is our goal to inform people as objectively as
possible about wind energy, to help the community make an informed decision as to itsfuture.
A project of this nature can only be successful if the community is legitimately involved
from start to finish. We would sincerely ask for anyone with concerns about or interest in
the community wind farm to make contact and even become involved. We will provide
as much information as possible. We also offer an open invitation for any interested
persons or groups to join our wind farm study tour to Lake George in September. More
information at www.newenglandwind.coop.
Adam Blakester
Project Director
New England Wind
02 6775 2501 | 0419 808 900 | [email protected]
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PO Box 991 ARMIDALE NSW 2350 | ABN 26 150 552 962
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