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wpd Canada Announces a New Layout for the Fairview Wind Project

For immediate release                                              Wednesday, June 8, 2011

WPD Changes Fairview Wind Project to Accommodate Local Concerns

Mississauga – As a means of alleviating some concerns of local residents, wpd Canada, developers of the proposed Fairview Wind Project, has announced a new layout for their 8 proposed wind turbines, principally located west of Fairgrounds Road in the vicinity of County Road 91. 

Some residents complained the turbines were too close to so-called Accessory Structures that received building permits from Clearview Township on the same day that the previous layout was publicized.  wpd Canada’s President, Ian MacRae said, “Although regulations specify that the Accessory Structures need not be considered, wpd has found a way to alleviate these concerns and accommodate these structures. The solution was achieved with the complete cooperation of the participating landowner families, as they too approved of changes to ease neighbors concerns.”

wpd received a FIT contract to deliver up to 18.4 MW of electricity into the local grid on April, 2010 and released their initial turbine locations through a public notice in the Stayner Sun in the fall of 2010 as well as by mail drop in the immediate project area. The new layout will be publicized in a similar fashion this week.

Over the past many months wpd has conducted the required environmental and engineering studies on both the original and the new participating properties to ensure their feasibility.  wpd has also conducted an in-depth review related to the new turbine positions and the Collingwood Airport .

wpd looks forward to meeting the community, answering questions and addressing concerns at the Public Open House scheduled for July 13th  at the Stayner Community Center . In the meantime, residents should feel free to call wpd at 1-888-712-2401, ext 118 with any questions or concerns about the project.

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Contact Info:
Kevin Surette
wpd Canada
905-813-8400, ext. 118