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Expression of views okay, but need facts
Melancthon Council handled phase one of the Melancthon wind project. As the first commercial wind farm in Ontario we were pioneers and we learned things through that process.
In phase two we requested more studies, greater setbacks, no overhead wiring and other items. In fact Council passed a motion to table the application until the Environmental Screening Report was received in case things had to be elevated to a full environmental assessment.
April 15, 2010
by Bill Hill
in Orangeville Citizen
Re: "information fell on deaf ears"
As a politician it is "part of the territory" to get criticized for decisions made (or not made). I accept that. I have no problem with people expressing their views.
I do prefer that they have the facts, however.
Melancthon Council handled phase one of the Melancthon wind project. As the first commercial wind farm in Ontario we were pioneers and we learned things through that process.
In phase two we requested more studies, greater setbacks, no overhead wiring and other items. In fact Council passed a motion to table the application until the... [continue via Web link]
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