THE Bald Hills wind farm developer has promised to spend almost $1.4 million, including $750,000 to protect the orange-bellied parrot, in a bid to revive the $220 million project.

Wind Power Pty Ltd has submitted a revamped proposal for the Victorian wind farm, which was blocked by federal Environment Minister Ian Campbell because of a claimed threat to survival of the parrot.

Senator Campbell agreed to reconsider the project after the company took legal action.

If the proposal is approved, almost $4million in public and private funds will be spent on the parrot. Senator Campbell had previously announced that $3.2million in taxpayers' funds would be spent to protect the bird.

Wind Power director Andrew Newbold said yesterday the company would also commit $625,000 towards local community projects.

The $1.375 million will be spent over the 25-year life of the wind farm.

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