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Meridian's wind farm site analysis 'woeful'
Scientific consultant Brian Patrick, of Alexandra, gave evidence on the proposal as a witness for appellant Ewan Carr.
His evidence included planned mitigation measures and whether they were appropriate.
During cross-examination, Mr Patrick said Meridian's plan to store spoil, including soil taken from the site during construction, in various disposal sites on the proposed 92sq km property would unnecessarily threaten indigenous flora and fauna of the Lammermoor Range.
February 16, 2009
by Rosie Manins
in Otago Daily Times
Meridian Energy's scientific analysis of its proposed $2 billion Project Hayes wind farm site was woeful, an Environment Court appeal hearing for the development was told yesterday.
Scientific consultant Brian Patrick, of Alexandra, gave evidence on the proposal as a witness for appellant Ewan Carr.
His evidence included planned mitigation measures and whether they were appropriate.
During cross-examination, Mr Patrick said Meridian's plan to store spoil, including soil taken from the site during construction, in various disposal sites on the proposed 92sq km property would unnecessarily threaten indigenous flora and fauna of the Lammermoor Range.
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