Despite fierce opposition from a community group, the province has stamped its approval on a wind farm in South Dundas.Continue reading
The Ministry of Energy gave the green light on Friday, along with a list of conditions for EDP Renewables before they begin erecting turbines near Brinston.
It’s a blow for the South Dundas Wind Opposition Group, which has been lobbying for a township moratorium on turbines for weeks.
Council opted to wait for a counter-presentation from EDP before making a decision; the company will be meeting with politicians tonight.
“The decision was to go back and analyze the information (from SDWOG) and we would also invite EDP Renewables to come to council this week and discuss or answer some of the concerns,” said Mayor Steven Byvelds.
Byvelds said he still expects a motion calling for a moratorium to be presented at the Tuesday meeting, though it will be too late to slow EDP’s project.
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