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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2011-08-17, Page 40Wednesday, August 17, 2011 • Signal -Star 39 on citizens host wind turbine information session Milburn nal -Star of concerned citizens uron County came ugust 13 to host an irepresentation on, vind turbine issues le community and at the Knights of Hall Saturday morn - guest speakers pre- ws and findings per- to economic, ental and property t the wind industry. people filtered in and hall during the three - a modest number says rganizer, Shawn Dren - shfield-Colborne- . lie says his personal ce learning about ensures in the industry have raised more questions than answers. "I'm for safe wind, but the gov- ernment can't tell us what that is yet,'" Drennan said Saturday. For me, I know I need a baseline of what noise [generation will be coming to my area with the Kings- bridge II (K2) project]. I've asked, but haven't received any answers" Drennan said it's the lack of proven information and answers that have many area residents questioning the real value, adverse or not, of the wind industry. "[Lack of information] makes me worried. 1 want to know if [local projects} are in compliance or not, and no one can tell me. It seems the government is moving ahead with these things while studies are being done ... why not wait for the results?" For his part, Drennan resides within 500 metres of a sub -station planned in the proposed K2. The 270 -megawatt wind project recently received the go-ahead after parent company Capital Power signed a power purchase agreement with the Ontario Power Authority. The agreement is still subject to finalization, including corporate and regula- tory approvals, however, Capital Power is expecting the project to move ahead at a cost between $750-900,000. The type and number of turbines to be erected in the K2 project area is still to be determined. Speakers at the event included Dr. Glenn Fox, an Economist with the university of Guelph, Ben Lansick, a London -area real estate appraiser, and Keith Stel- ling of the Friends of Arran Lake W.A. Group. Dominique Mown Goderich Signal -Star Each presentation at Saturday's wind information meet was followed by a question and answer period. usiness &Professions: [JEWATER SANITATION INC. .�, . PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS Serving Goderich & Areas } for over 35 years "DON'T GET CAUGHT WITH YOUR PANTS DOWN" 888-805-6481 or 519-368-5529 www.bluewatersattitation.Com ed Pleasures Service Centre utomotive Repairs Truck Repairs .sel Emissions Tests ial safety checks and inspections A,a is to wide variety of parts 12— Roadside Assistance Dungannon n Curran 529-3704 Guaranteed To a ET A BIT 120 Huckins Street. Goderich 524-2614 LIFE COACH enzabethaeltzabethlotz.ca • Is‘‘ welizabetblon.ca • 519-520-5836 •i D.DARLENE DALEY BARRISTER & SOLICiTbR NOTARY PUBLIC NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS 79875 BLUEWATER HWYPH:519-612-1355 DARI_ENEf�lDALEYLAW.CA I FAX: 519-612-1356 Y ':RAULICS s HOSE DEPOT 819-440-0640 a r h e r Pkorrlc t Moire, St f-ulu, 524.5052 PEST OONTRO 1-888-924-5052 TRULY www.trulynoIen.com • BED BUGS • SPIDERS • CLUSTER FLIES NOLEN• PUCE Tinit04,1.,s [TC. Top New Business Award - 2010 PEST CONTROL Locally Owned & Operated COLDW�U. EIANKeR All Pointe -Festival City Realty, Brokerage Call for your PRIM Current Market Analysis List with Monique) and receive a Pitts Home Staging Consultation WWWWt,Q.lbankerfc.com Bus. 519.524.1175 Monique Mcl/hargey Cell 51 9.441.7430 Sales Re • resentative GA CLEANING & DISASTER RESTORATION Carpet, Tile & Grout Cleaning Upholstery Cleaning Flood & Fire Restoration SP Duct Cleaning CaN K•vin today for an •surras• at 24 HOUR ENIROINCY Samoa (5191 S2-2440 sarn a ALL HURON cowry emalk Don't Fall For GmmKcks We take the Dirt with Us.