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Kingsville officials oppose wind farm near Riviera; Navy says impact will be minimal
Kingsville city officials are opposing a planned wind farm near Riviera over fears that the turbines would interfere military radar, but a Navy base commander said he is pleased with steps the developer took to reduce conflicts.
March 28, 2012
by Mark Collette
in Corpus Christi Caller Times
KINGSVILLE - Kingsville city officials are opposing a planned wind farm near Riviera over fears that the turbines would interfere military radar, but a Navy base commander said he is pleased with steps the developer took to reduce conflicts.
Defense budget cuts have renewed worries that installations in the Coastal Bend could be shuttered in the next round of base closures. Kingsville officials are trying to prevent turbine developments that would make Naval Air Station Kingsville less attractive as a training ground for pilots.
The city council voted 5-0 Monday for a resolution opposing the Riviera wind project in hopes of protecting... [continue via Web link]
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