A local resident is planning to put up a single wind turbine on a property here.
In a written report presented at the Nov. 12 meeting, CAO Patty Sinnamon updated council on the project.
“As council is already aware, Mr. Willem Roubos is proposing to erect a single .5 megawatt turbine on his property located at Lot 2, Concession 13,” states the report.
“I wish to advise that the proposal is now posted to the Environmental Registry as of Nov. 5 and the public consultation period runs to Dec. 20, 2013.”
Sinnamon stated she has undertaken a preliminary review of the property and has not noted any environmental or heritage concerns.
“I have discussed the file with the ministry and it is my understanding that consideration has been given to the fact that there is a small airport in close proximity (Teviotdale) to the subject property and that the appropriate authorities do not consider this to be a risk,” she stated.
Sinnamon said she anticipates that “at the very least,” the township would require the applicant to enter into a road access agreement with the municipality, similar to the one entered into with NextEra for the Conestogo Wind Energy Centre in Mapleton.
A full report on the project will be presented at the Nov. 26 council meeting.
Council received the report as information.
Noting the report was entitled, “Wind farm proposal …” councillor Mike Downey questioned the use of that terminology.
“Should it even be called a wind farm? It’s a wind facility, but it’s not multiples,” Downey stated.
“I know what your saying – a wind farm you think of more than one turbine,” replied Mayor Bruce Whale.
“This is old,” stated councillor Jim Curry. “We gave approval to this years ago.”
