January 2, 2007
Australia

Wind farm proponent urged to keep residents informed

Energy company West Wind is being warned against keeping residents in the dark about its plans for a big wind farm south-east of Ballarat.

The company wants to build a 70 turbine wind farm near Lal Lal at a cost of about $250 million.

Moorabool councillor Tom Sullivan says wind farm proposals often divide small communities.

He says West Wind needs to be up-front about its plans.

“From the council’s point of view, I think it’s about openness and transference, so that people – whether they agree or disagree with it – at least everybody is aware of what’s happening, because I think that’s important so there is openness in this whole process and then people know what’s happening,” he said.

abc.net.au


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