Saxby Wolds windfarm plans on display
PLANS for a controversial windfarm are to go on display, kick-starting the first round of consultations.
An exhibition detailing plans to construct up to 21 turbines to tower above the rural landscape at Saxby Wolds, North Lincolnshire, will be open for public inspection.
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EXHIBITION: Plans for a proposed windfarm to to go on display.
The turbines, which each measure up to 70 metres in height with a blade span of 82 metres, could be in place as soon as 2012, if given the go-ahead by North Lincolnshire Council.
Developer Npower renewables, one of the UK's leading windfarm companies, has been leafleting nearby residents on the event.
Clare Wilson, Npower's regional development manager, said: "We will be presenting the most up-to-date information about the site, which could comprise up to 21 turbines."
Members of the public are invited to view the Saxby plans on:
Friday, November 28, 4pm-7pm, at Saxby All Saints Village Hall
Saturday, November 29, 10am-4pm, at Saxby All Saints Village Hall
Sunday, November 30, 10am-2.30pm, at Baysgarth House Museum, Barton-upon-Humber.
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by paul, scunny
Friday, November 21 2008, 7:59PM
“So you'd prefer nuclear, oil or gas then?
cope.
or stop using electricity”
by Billy Mackaill, Arizona USA Ex Scunny
Wednesday, November 19 2008, 6:35AM
“Obviously, the world has to look at viable alternate power sources, unfortunately these windmills are not amongst them. The internet is a great place to find out the real truth about these systems. Who are the people really pushing for them?
I drive by windmills in various locations in the US, sometimes turning, most times not. They would have to rank right up there with the most ugly things on the planet and serve no real purpose except to make some "feel good".”
by Dirty Harry, UK
Tuesday, November 18 2008, 8:57PM
“OK........ I've read all the arguments on here and I think we should go NUCLEAR. Besides half the country is already radioactive with fallout from Chernobyl.”
by Stu, Englishman in my castle.
Tuesday, November 18 2008, 8:53PM
“Cement Works, Sugar Beet Factory, Baths Hall? Put Nuclear power stations on them all, good use of sites and cheap power for all...ah, Utopia!”
by Paul, Burton
Tuesday, November 18 2008, 8:19PM
“Bill,
The reason more aren't put offshore is the reason they are built in the first place- money.
They cost more to build offshore and more to service- they have to go out on a boat.
Less set up and maintenence costs mean more profits from subsidies go to company shareholders.”