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World's eyes will be on Waterloo as wind turbines go on trial
February 9, 2013 by Graham Lloyd in The Australian
February 9, 2013 by Graham Lloyd in The Australian
In the face of mounting international evidence and continued industry denials, Waterloo will become the test site for a noise-monitoring program which may reverberate around the world.
Over two months, SA's Environmental Protection Authority will continuously measure the lowest frequency noises from the Waterloo turbines. It will use its powers to force the wind company to co-operate by turning wind turbines on and off so there can be no dispute about background noise.
Expansion of the nation’s electricity generation by wind turbines may be eco-friendly, but it’s not winning hearts and minds in local communities, says Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Morgan Williams.
Dr William’s report – Wind Power, People and Place – released today, said tensions were being increased by the limited scope for most New Zealanders to be involved in wind power development.
$24 million wind farm planned for Southern Grampians Shire
December 28, 2006 by Lee Jones in The Spec
December 28, 2006 by Lee Jones in The Spec
It is the first wind farm proposal for the shire, and will be located along its border with the Moyne Shire between Penshurst and Caramut.
Between 13 and 15 wind turbines have been proposed with a maximum nominal rated power of 29.9 Megawatts (MW).
The owner of Te Rere Hau wind farm, New Zealand Windfarms, is confident its turbines comply with noise limits, despite an increasing number of complaints.
Palmerston North City Council had received 14 noise complaints since early May, principal planner Virginia Shaw said.
People had complained about having difficulty sleeping, a "droning" sound and "excessive rumble".
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The energy company is holding an open day at the Waewaepa stockyard from 10am-2pm, to discuss yet another proposed farm - this time in the ranges east of Pahiatua.
Many locals, some of whom only found out about the farm in a mailbox leaflet a month ago, were not impressed, Mr Taylor said.
"They have put all the glossy brochures out, and all the bull**** and jellybeans or whatever you want to call it. I am not that rapt about it."
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