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Moyne Shire axes 'arrogant' wind farm projects
Moyne Shire councillors voted on Tuesday night to oppose extending permits for the proposed Hawkesdale and Ryan Corner wind farm projects, granted to developers Union Fenosa three years ago.
The Standard understands the move is the first time that a Victorian council have been able to successfully oppose a wind farm proposal since the Baillieu government won office last year.
August 25, 2011
by Alex Sinnott
in Warrnambool Standard
Major wind farm projects at Hawkesdale and Yambuk have been thrown into limbo after the Moyne Shire advised the state government to block a permit extension to developers.
Planning Minister Matthew Guy yesterday indicated he would accept the council's advice, effectively killing off $430 million worth of proposed investment in renewable energy infrastructure.
Moyne Shire councillors voted on Tuesday night to oppose extending permits for the proposed Hawkesdale and Ryan Corner wind farm projects, granted to developers Union Fenosa three years ago.
The Standard understands the move is the first time that a Victorian council have been able to successfully oppose a... [continue via Web link]
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