Eastcoastcam Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Tara and I went to a local town hall meeting this evening. One of the items up for discussion (well, not so much of a discussion, more like info) is a proposed Wind Farm, consisting of four wind turbines, enough to generate power for at least the Beaverbank area. Shitty part about it is these turbines will be located on Barrett land in the vicinty of Grand Daddy HIll :(. If approved, they will start construction around Spring of 2014, and operational around by Winter 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 s***ty part about it is these turbines will be located on Barrett land in the vicinty of Grand Daddy HIll :(. If approved, they will start construction around Spring of 2014, and operational around by Winter 2014. I assume they would be on top of Grand Daddy? Although the "gathering area" where we had our little cookout is pretty windy too... I wouldn't think wind turbine windy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 No they near the top, but along the ridge, but not TOO close to the existing powerline(s). They are in the vicinity of, but from the maps showing their proposed location it looks like they are not ON GD Hill, but their construction could affect access, and recreational use of the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Can you post the maps? I wonder if we can play an "activist" role in this - it's sticky given it is private land; I'm not sure we would have any leg to stand on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I tried finding them online last night and couldn't. But if I come accross them, I will post them here, as it is LAND USE related, and not trail locations. Dave Barrett is supporting it, as it will be generating power for Beaverbank directly. He was even out to another larger windfarm, and was surprised about the way people complain about them. So if things pass through the Government levels, and NSP/Emera, they have the backing of the landowner at this time. I doubt there would be anything we could do. I posted this for information purposes mainly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I can see where the construction may cause issues, but after its over (winter 2014) we should still have access to the area known as GD Hill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I can see where the construction may cause issues, but after its over (winter 2014) we should still have access to the area known as GD Hill? Perhaps this is something we should try to get in contact with the land owner about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil'monster Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I wouldnt he doesnt want anyone in there now and that is straight from him to me 3 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I wouldnt he doesnt want anyone in there now and that is straight from him to me 3 years ago I thought certain people had access / rights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 He wants people to stick to the roads in there, and not chewing up around the sides. Illegal dumping and vandalism are other major concerns and are the reasons for restricted access to Barrett's land. Yes people can get gate keys, but he generally frowns upon large groups in there on their land. The Barrets put on a little land use seminar in order to get a gate key. I intend on doing it, and getting a key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackPrintz Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Is it a CommFit project or a private development? The province is pushing Community and Not for Profit groups to develop renewable energy projects and the ROI is attractive. Here's a wind map of NS so you can really see why the larger wind farms are where they are and where potential exists for more. NS-Wind-Resource-80m.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I don't remember the name of the company presenting it. I will have to check the minutes of the town hall meeting to see when they are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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