HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2011-12-21, Page 14NOTICE OF DRAFT SITE PLAN for a Renewable Energy Project
a In accordance with Section 54.1 of Ontario Regulation 359/09
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Name: Bluewater Wind Energy Centre
Location: Bluewater and Huron East, Huron County, Ontario
ry: The Notice below outlines recent updates from noise studies conducted for the proposed Bluewater Wind Energy Centre. The proponent's studies show that the proposed
is compliant with all regulatory standards.
t Huron County on December 21, 2011
ind, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of NextEra Energy Canada, ULC, is planning to engage in a renewable energy project in respect of which the issuance of a renewable
approval is required. The Project will be owned and operated by Varna Wind, Inc. The proposal to engage in the project, and the project itself, is subject to the provisions of the
mental Protection Act (Act) Part V.0.1 and Ontario Regulation 359/09 (Regulation). This Notice is .being distributed in accordance with Section 54.1 of the Regulation prior to an
tion being submitted and assessed for completeness by the Ministry of the Environment.
blication of the Notice indicates that Vama Wind, Inc., believes that the proposed project is compliant with all regulatory standards. The legal effect of this Notice is should another
of affiliated with this project, pursue future development in the area, they are solely responsible to ensure noise levels meet all regulatory requirements, as per Section 54 (1.2)
ction 54.1(c) (1) or (ii).
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Description: Pursuant to the Act and Regulation, the facility, in respect of which this project is to be engaged in, is a Class 4 Wind Facility. If approved, this facility would have
laximum name plate capacity of 60 -megawatts.
in project components include: up to 41 wind turbine locations will be permitted, however only up to 37 turbines will be constructed; access roads; electrical collector and trans -
lines; a substation, and an operation and maintenance building, as shown in Figure 1. All wind turbines will be located in the Municipality of Bluewater with a 115 kV electrical
ssion line extending into the Municipality of Huron East.
posed electrical transmission line is located in the road right-of-way as shown in Figure 2. Prior to determining the final location of the transmission line, environmental studies,
1 codes, permitting requirements, land owner input, and Hydro One requirements are considered. As these further studies are conducted, information will be, shared and public
'Ube considered to determine the final route.
ents for Public Inspection: The Draft Site Plan titled "Draft Site Plan - Bluewater Wind Energy Centre" identifies the project components and locations listed above. The Draft
n will be made available for public inspection on December 21, 2011 at www.NextEraEnergYCanasla.cotn, the Huron County Office and the Municipality of Bluewater and
East offices.
Huron County Office Bluewater Municipal Office
1 Courthouse Square, Goderich, Ontario
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Project Contact and Information:
To loam more about the project t proposal, please Contact:
Derek Dudek, Community Relations Consultant
NextEra Energy Canada, ULC
5500 North Service Road, Suite 205
Burlington, ON, L7L 6W6
1477-257-7330rattailidEllanialyranagian
E -Mail: Bluewater.WindQNextEraEnergy.com